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Ariel Atom 3

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The Car

Originally launched in the 1990s, the Ariel Atom is now an established motoring icon, turning heads both for its looks and the fact it is as exciting a car as you could wish to drive. The Atom, built by a small Somerset company, and by small I mean they only had 7 employees, was made famous by the BBC's Top Gear programme.

In every form, the Ariel Atom delivers thrills that are as exhilarating as any car can deliver – and there’s no greater recommendation than that. The Atom deliver's drama, technical prowess and pace, yet it’s still usable as a road car. 

In a nutshell, the only thing you need to know about the Atom is that it’s very, very fast. The supercharged ones are mesmerising. The stunning 3.5R is capable of embarrassing pretty much everything short of a McLaren P1 on track. It’s less acceleration, more warp drive, and the exhilaration is absolute.

It really is an experience unlike anything else and one you will never forget!!

Vehicle Stats

"You can forget anything you have ever driven, anything. There is no car, nothing on four wheels is as fast as this." Jeremy Clarkson

Vehicle - Ariel Atom 3

Power Unit - 2.0L NA

Horsepower - 245 bhp 

Torque - 243 lb. -ft

0 - 60mph - 3.5 Seconds

Top Speed - 145 mph

Transmission - Manual

Made Famous By - The car that made Jezza's face all melty in Season 5 of Top Gear

Reviews
5

Dropped in on the off chance to watch the cars it wasn't long before I was talking to people,one certain chap called Mike I found very knowledgeable of the services you offered ,with been disabled and finding it hard to get about I also found all the staff very friendly and caring and helpful,next time you are near by I'm going to sign up for some rides thank you again for not discriminating against disabled people. Would recommend this experience with these professional people

Fran
5

Fantastic Experience! Magoo was brilliant and gave us all an amazing high speed lap. My 7yr daughter was nervous and Magoo was professional and really took care of her. Highly recommend.

Kate
5

It was an absolutely awesome day out. The trainers were lovely and friendly and the cars were amazing. We would love to see more movie cars available, like the supernatural impala

Emily Smith
5

Good drive

Tobias duncan
5

Another great day at the track with Car Chase Heroes raising the bar with over 70 laps each this time. We finished the day off with a couple of hot laps in an Aerial Atom driven by Jemma Moore she really is the real deal and worth the wait for her to become available and I can't wait for her to take us around again!! A big thanks goes to Georgia, Rosie, Michaela and the team for hosting and of course Jemma for her expert driving, I just wish I could drive like her. Looking forward to next time!!

Graham Powell
3

A good all round experience with a few negatives vs other driving experiences I've had. I drove an Ariel Atom 2 and a Porche 911 at Tibenham. Pros +good value for money vs other companies/track days at official racetracks +very short waiting times, so logistically the day went very smoothly +cars in good condition +very good, professional instructor for the Atom Cons -less professional instructors (and general setup) than other companies, particularly those at racetracks -too many cars on track, I got stuck in "traffic" regularly and wasn't able to drive the cars anywhere near the limit -track itself was coned out, too many corners including both chincanes required no braking/turning and therefore weren't challenging Overall I'd say it's a great intro to trackdays but if you've done a few before you may be left slightly disappointed.

Chris Butterworth
5

High speed laps fantastic, amazing car

Steve Marino
5

Absolutely fantastic day. Amazing service from Anthony Hall

Neil Henrikson
5

I’ve just been for a raz in the Ariel Atom with Dan in Lichfield..it was amazing to drive but even better as a passenger! Paul and Dan really looked after me and there were some laughs strapping me in. Really recommend it to everyone! Thanks lads!

Nicci
5

I’ve just been for a raz in the Ariel Atom with Dan in Lichfield..it was amazing to drive but even better as a passenger! Paul and Dan really looked after me and there were some laughs strapping me in. Really recommend it to everyone! Thanks lads!

Nicci
5

My son and I had a fabulous day today (27.03.23) at Abingdon with Car Chase Heroes. We both took a passenger ride in the Ariel Atom. Wow, what an experience. SUPERB. We also both drove several cars. One of the cars my son had booked to drive experienced problems, which we fully understand, sadly happens from time to time with cars. Got talking to the "The Yank" (one of the Car Chase Heroes crew) and he very helpfully got us the ear of the Manageress. She was great and sorted the problem very much to our satisfaction. Many thanks to her (apologies I didn't get her name) and extra special thanks to "the Yank", him getting involved turned what was initially a disappointment into a well satisfied conclusion for us. GREAT DAY FANTASTIC SLICK OPERATION

Paul
5

Had an amazing day thank you to my wife had the Ariel atom plus 2 other car’s fantastic this was my 4 time at the Blyton park car heroes and definitely be back again your never to old to have fun

Thomas Hutchinson
5

Loved being a passenger for the high speed lap. Magoo, the driver, was brilliant ???? the acceleration is phenomenal!!!!

Nigel Pert
5

I got the 3 car junior experience for my 2 boys, aged 11 and 10. It did not disappoint. They absolutely loved it and I absolutely loved watching them buzzing. I upgraded the high speed lap to the Atom, with the 2 laps, so glad I did! The whole thing was well organised, the staff were all very friendly (as one of my boys is super nervous and shy) but after the first drive was ready to get straight back in another car, thanks to that friendliness. A fantastic present and experience. Thank you all so much

Gary Wilson
5

Both me and my partner had ariel Atom drives , instructor was fantastic, Thankyou so much , event was well organised , professional and we both had a fantastic day .

Carrie
5

Thank you so much for a brilliant experience today - a treat for my son's birthday. Particular thanks to the guy who reminded me of Boris Johnson - thank you for taking the time with my son and driving him in the Ferrari. We will definitely be booking further experiences. :)

Karen
5

My son randomly opted in to be a passenger in this vehicle. Driver was lovely son absolutely was scared stiff with the speed of this atom loll but loved it so is going to go in it again x

Dawn Richards
5

What an amazing day at Castle Combe race track today Friday 8th February 2019. A Christmas present from my gorgeous wife Debbie. Thank you. Special thanks to Adam the Aerial Atom instructor and Georgia at sign in for her car recommendations. The Aerial Atom is fast and furious but above all it is fantastic fun. If you watch the Top Gear Episode on u tube with Jeremy Clarkson you’ll see haw awesome this car is. All the staff from the lovely ladies who sign you in through to the instructors are all very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this company for a great driving experience and fantastic fun day out.

Dave Simons
5

Well done Tom, that's how it's done. Still giggling now! Great team behind you. We'll see you soon for sure!!! Thank you! Mwah. Hx

Helena Sebestova
5

How was the passenger ride in the Atom well? (In the words of my young son...) "Totally awesome!" was my answer. The crew were very professional & the driver (sorry didnt get your name

Claire
5

Drove 5 cars today at bentwaters Atom , Aston, Ferrari, Nissan GTR and Lambo. A great day, well organised and would thoroughly recommend as an experience. Well done to the CCH team and thanks.

Mark
5

I had a fantastic time at Bicester today. After 6 laps in the Audi R8 I had 2 lap passenger ride in the Atom. It was over far too quickly but I loved every second. Then it was time for my 6 laps in the Atom. I am so glad I got to drive this, it was so much fun. Very good instruction and just enough encouragement to get me to put my foot down a bit more. There is s but of hanging around but it was fun good watching the other drivers and the smiles on the faces of people, especially the ones who had a passenger ride. I would definitely recommend this experience.

Melanie
5

From arrival to leaving these guys couldn't do enough for us. Booked 6 laps in the general Lee for my sisters 40th with a high speed swap for after. She didn't want to do it so they said no problem I could do it instead along with 2 of our friends... in the aerial atom! What a rush! Driven that day by Tom Roche... I was that blown away by it I blurted out I LOVE YOU! When we screeched to a stop after 3 laps. Lol loved every minute of it. And my sister loved the laps in the GL esp. when she found out it wasn't just a cheap replica it was actually signed by the cast! Yeee haaaaw. Thank you all at CCH... we've spread the word and it is good... we' ll be back!

Kas
5

ive been a fan of the arial atom since i saw jeremy clarkson drive it on top gear and ever since den my dream was to one day sit in it as a passenger and aslo drive it but the passenger ride that i did today was absolutely amazing i did not know that it was gonna be so quick when u actually sit in it but this is one exspriance that i wil not forget for a long time obviously the laps go quick because the car is so fast but its worth the money and i would recommend this to anyone who wants an exspriance that they will not forget then this is the one to go for and i will definitely do this one again i was originally ment to drive the mazda mx5 witch i got as a birthday gift but I fractured my foot two days before so I couldn't drive the mazda so my brother drove mazda instead and so I decided to do the passenger ride in the arial atom today and thats why this car deserves 5 stars.

RAJEAH KARAVADRA
5

ive been a fan of the arial atom since i saw jeremy clarkson drive it on top gear and ever since den my dream was to one day sit in it as a passenger and aslo drive it but the passenger ride that i did today was absolutely amazing i did not know that it was gonna be so quick when u actually sit in it but this is one exspriance that i wil not forget for a long time obviously the laps go quick because the car is so fast but its worth the money and i would recommend this to anyone who wants an exspriance that they will not forget then this is the one to go for and i will definitely do this one again i was originally ment to drive the mazda mx5 witch i got as a birthday gift but I fractured my foot two days before so I couldn't drive the mazda so my brother drove mazda instead and so I decided to do the passenger ride in the arial atom today and thats why this car deserves 5 stars.

RAJEAH KARAVADRA
5

Wow wot a fantastic day out! I have a very happy wife having the five car thrill. I also had the pleasure of ripping round perranporth air field in a atom. A superb venue with friendly staff highly reacommeded. See you in July

Craig O'Toole
5

Wow wot a fantastic day out! I have a very happy wife having the five car thrill. I also had the pleasure of ripping round perranporth air field in a atom. A superb venue with friendly staff highly reacommeded. See you in July

Craig O'Toole
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