The Ariel Atom V8 is bonkers. 500bhp in a car that weighs 550kg, giving a power to weight ratio of over 900bhp per ton and 0-60mph in a claimed 2.3sec. According to Ariel boss Simon Saunders ...

Initially it might seem surprising that there hasn’t been a scale model of an Ariel Atom before now. After all, the car is extremely popular and it’s been in production for 16 years.

With The Stig behind the wheel, the Atom 4R lapped the Top Gear test track in 1:13.7. A modified version of the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder from the Civic Type R delivers 400 hp. The car beat ...