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  1. SCFerrari

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    2017 Ariel Atom 3 Turbo - Carbon Fiber Edition -

    I purchased this a around 2 years ago and have maybe put 20 miles on it since purchase - It’s a blast to drive and if you don’t believe me, watch this video -



    The factory performance figures are:
    0-60 MPH: LESS THAN 2.8 SECONDS
    Virginia International Raceway full course @1:58
    1/4 mile @ 10.7 Seconds (estimated)

    Here is the list of factory options:

    Engine- Honda 365 bhp Forced Induction Turbo 2.4 Liter
    Aluminum Radiator
    Twin Aero Side Pods

    Transmission-6 speed Limited Slip Differential
    Uprated Clutch

    Braking System Wilwood Dynalite Sport Brake Package
    Dash mounted Brake Bias Adjuster

    Track Brake Pads - Hawk Blue Pads Installed - Original Equipment Pads included separately

    Suspension System JRi Adjustable Dampers w/2-piece Springs

    Steering System Aluminum rack and pinion

    Seating One-Piece Fiberglass Bucket Seat

    Seat Belts 3" Six-Point Harness SPECIAL RED BELTS with anti-sub belt and Shoulder Belt Pads

    Windscreen - Standard Full Glass Windscreen. NOTICE - This car also has the small Aero Screens that are mounted on an additional cowl, and with an additional Carbon Fiber Nose/Hood, to match, so you can run with, or without, the full windshield, and with a Carbon Fiber Nose/Hood to fit each configuration. Easy, quick, change over. Best of both worlds.

    Wings/Aerofoils Carbon Fiber Wings, Front And Rear

    Wheels 17" Rear Wheels, Satin Black (These are the largest offered by the factory)
    15x7" Front
    Tires 15" Toyo R888 (205/50R15) Front
    17" Toyo R888(245/40R17) Rear

    Body Work/Appearance Carbon Fiber Bonnet/Nose/Hood to fit with Full Windshield
    Carbon Fiber Bonnet/Nose/Hood to fit with small aero screens and cowl
    Carbon Fiber Airbox Cover/Snorkel
    Clear Lexan Side Panels
    Carbon Fiber Instrument Surround
    Chassis Powder Coated Black
    Fenders Fiberglass Black

    Track Day Options Battery Master Switch
    Hawk Race/Street Pads installed
    Front/Rear Brake Bias Adjuster Control on Dash
    Stainless Steel and Jet-Hot Ceramic coated Muffler Eliminator
    Jet-Hot Ceramic Coated Exhaust pipe from Turbo to Muffler, or Eliminator
    Original Muffler included
    First and Second gear Lockout- To keep from accidentally selecting wrong gear

    Misc. Options Hondata ECU tuner and Datalogger
    Passenger Footrest
    Road Race Lighting Kit 3.5 This includes Headlights with high and low beams,
    tail and brake lights, marker lights, turn signals, hazard flashers, dash lights,
    backup light, license plate light, and horn
    Windshield wiper and windshield washer included
    Clutch foot dead pedal (Footrest while not using clutch pedal)
    12 Volt power source on dash


    Reason for selling - have other Ferrari’s on the way and out of room -

    I purchased for 89k two years ago- first 65k takes this car. Car located in South Carolina

    Mileage- will report back this weekend but I think less than 1000 miles.
     
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  2. SCFerrari

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  3. jimpo1

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    “Other Ferrari’s”? ;)
     
  4. mikesufka

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    Saw that too but hated to ask ... lol

    Good luck SC

    MDS
     
  5. Smiles

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    Is it titled?

    Matt
     
  6. SCFerrari

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    Yes
     
  7. Simon^2

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    Yet you never drove it...

    Curious why.

    Looks like it would be a blast on certain roads... PCH,... Dragon's Tail,... Sea to Sky (Vancouver to Whistler),...
     
  8. Smiles

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    Thanks.

    Does it not have roll hoops?

    Matt
     
  9. SCFerrari

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    no
     
  10. NaO

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    Super cool. Love these along with the monos. Definitely on the bucket list. Glws!


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  11. FLGT

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    Any idea how tall a person can fit?
     
  12. SCFerrari

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    I’m 6-1 no problem-

    I think taller folks can fit as well- as you can see in the video.
     
  13. Smiles

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    Ariel Atoms are surprisingly roomy inside. I had an Atom 2. It had the Recaros, which were awesome.

    Matt
     
  14. Simon^2

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    Jeremy Clarkson is tall.. 6' 5" according to the web.
     
  15. ScudMarks

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    Yeah why only 20 miles?
     
  16. dustman

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    Not street legal if I recall.
     
  17. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ
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    See post #5. That's pretty much street legal.

    My Atom 2 from Brammo was titled and registered in Pennsylvania. Ongoing annual vehicle inspections were more of a hurdle though.

    Matt
     
  18. Jason Crandall

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    A title doesn’t make something street legal. A tag does.
     
  19. SCFerrari

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    It’s street legal - have title. If it wasn’t street legal it would only be a bill of sale.

    Don’t drive it much because I’ve never tagged it , insured it or driven it outside our gated neighborhood . While it’s a lot of fun , it’s just not for me. I’m a little too out of shape to climb in and out and it’s really meant to take to a fun road course . I’ve fortunate to have lots of fun options and it’s just not ever bubbled up to the top.
     
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    Here's what I can do. This will be hard to resist -

    $65,000
    7% interest rate
    15 Year Am
    $584.24 per month

    Bam!

    GT
     
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  21. Smiles

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    Wow.

    Watching with interest.

    For reference:


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  22. GTHill

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    My offer was in jest; not because of the purchase price but because financing a car for 15 years doesn’t seem smart.
     
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  23. ScudMarks

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    Im a serious buyer for this car also, but I haven't been able to convince myself that the low miles gets a $20k premium on price. My house is 8 minutes from Sonoma Raceway which has been eating me alive. I watch every track car that goes through BaT looking for the "right experience". This, the Mono, and Morgan give me the most excitement.
     
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  24. SCFerrari

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    My understanding , admitting I’m not an expert, is that not every AA are equal . This was a highly optioned 100k car in 2017 that I purchased for 89k. Do the BAT cars compare to this one as it relates a to options and condition?
     
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  25. Smiles

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    In general, yes.

    I regret not buying this one when it stalled out around $42k:
    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-ariel-atom-2-4/

    It was fully loaded with the roll hoops, Sparco seats, and carbon everything, including wheel arches. So actually more options than your car, although with an Ecotec engine instead of the Honda.

    But I had already had purchased and sold my Atom. I didn't need another.

    I think that someone should buy your cherry little Atom!

    Matt
     
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