Would you consider that the Ariel Atom is already 25 years previous? It is true—the primary Atom debuted on the flip of the millennium, and it has been tearing up tracks within the UK and Europe ever since. Now, 1 / 4 century of success later, Ariel has launched its strongest model of the enduring Atom up to now.

Forward of this 12 months’s Goodwood Competition of Velocity, Ariel debuted the brand new Atom 4RR. The 4RR packs a strong turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine borrowed from the Honda Civic Sort R and will get much more aerodynamic goodies for higher efficiency on the monitor.

With upgraded internals and optimized oil and gasoline methods, Ariel pumped the 4RR’s four-cylinder engine to a formidable 525 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. That is 125 hp greater than the usual Atom 4R—and 25 hp extra nonetheless than the notorious Atom V-8.

With that further output in tow, the 4RR must be even faster to 62 miles per hour than its sibling; the Atom 4R already will get there in 2.7 seconds and races on to a prime pace of round 170. Sadly, Ariel hasn’t supplied all of the efficiency figures simply but.

A large Formulation 1-style splitter adorns the entrance finish of the automotive, whereas an equally sizable wing juts up from the rear. Plus, there are two hulking intakes simply behind the seats for even higher airflow to the engine.

Ariel will solely construct 25 examples of the Atom 4RR, and pricing gained’t be launched till a later date. However with a strong new engine and a boatload of extra tools, there’s a motive Ariel says it is for “severe monitor drivers” solely.