Talk:Ariel Atom

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Is this car street legal?

Legal in UK. Not sure about other countries. Shawnc 00:12, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Legal in New Zealand with the road pack.[1] Shawnc 00:23, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

May be legal in some US states: "Although not street legal, the Atom is available as a kit. That makes it eligible for registration and street driving in some states. Reports have suggested that several (including the model Leno ordered) have already been registered with the notoriously thorny California DMV."[2] Shawnc 00:36, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

Should there be a mention of this car being raced against a Honda CBR-something on Top Gear? With the same engine, the Atom won by quite a few seconds. Counterfit

It was raced against the 600rr. It's the least sporty of the 600 class (kawasaki's zx636r/zx6r, suzuki's gsx600r, yamaha's yzfr6/r6). The comparison, bikers argue, is unfair as the 600rr is the least fitting motorcycle to 'race' the atom2, suggesting either the 1liter kawasaki zx10r or suzuki gsx1000r. That way the race will be closer and we could compare the two vehicles better. GeorgeTsiros

[edit] Info Box

I know that it is stret legal in Oregon, the ashland oregon plant that builds them makes them legal for oregon, and in a way, legal for most states because oregon is rather strict in what is allowed for vehicles. Does anyone have enough information for a wikipedia car infobox to be added to this article? 84.65.86.111 19:13, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

• Sure doesn't look like it. Here is the complete list. We should have at least the important ones I would think.

{{Infobox Automobile
| image        = 
| name         = Ariel Atom
| manufacturer = Ariel
| production   = 
| class        = 
| platform     = 
| body_style   = Open body 2 seater
| engine       = 1998cc inline 4 cylinder
| transmission = 6 Speed Manual
| length       = 3410mm
| width        = 1798mm
| height       = 1195mm
| weight       = 456kgs
| predecessor  = n/a
| successor    = n/a
| aka          = 
| related      = 
| similar      = 
| designer     = Simon Saunders Automotive Design
}}

Wikibofh_(talk) 23:10, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] YouTube links

This article is one of thousands on Wikipedia that have a link to YouTube in it. Based on the External links policy, most of these should probably be removed. I'm putting this message here, on this talk page, to request the regular editors take a look at the link and make sure it doesn't violate policy. In short: 1. 99% of the time YouTube should not be used as a source. 2. We must not link to material that violates someones copyright. If you are not sure if the link on this article should be removed or you would like to help spread this message contact us on this page. Thanks, ---J.S (t|c) 06:22, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Versions

Information about the Ariel Atom and Ariel Atom 2, etc. --70.111.218.254 18:09, 22 November 2006 (UTC)