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Ariel has brought the Atom into its fourth generation, although you’d be excused if you cannot tell the differences between this and the previous model. However, the small British automaker says that everything is new, except for the fuel cap and brake/clutch pedals, which have been carried over. The most important part of the new Ariel Atom 4 lies under the hood, and is the same engine normally found in the latest Honda Civic Type R. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit features the brand’s own Engine Control Unit (ECU), and is married to a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It generates 320PS (315hp / 235kW), which, thanks to the low weight design, allows the track toy to sprint from 0 to 100km/h (0-62mph) in 2.8 seconds and climb up to 261km/h (162mph). The car comes with an updated suspension that features standard Bilstein dampers or optional Ohlins parts. And speaking about optional extras, future buyers should know that they will ...

Ariel has officially released details about its electric sports car project codenamed HIPERCAR. Set to go into production in 2020, the high-performance model is a range-extended electric vehicle that has a 42 or 56 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is backed up by a 47 hp (35 kW) micro-turbine range extending engine. The battery pack powers electric motors that each develop 295 hp (220 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Since the model can be equipped with either rear- or all-wheel drive, the combined output is 590 hp (440 kW) or 1,180 hp (880 kW). In terms of performance, the car will be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds, 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h) in 3.8 seconds, and 0-150 mph (0-241 km/h) in 7.8 seconds. Shortly thereafter, the model will hit its top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h). The HIPERCAR will ride on a lightweight aluminum chassis and the model can be equipped with either forged or carbon composite wheels measuring 20-inches up front and 21-inch...