Today we installed a set of custom made carbon fiber side panels for the Ariel Atom. These panels will clean up the rather dirty aerodynamics of the Atom, increasing it’s top speed by approximately 15mph. It’ll also help keep out the rocks, pebbles, and other debris from inside the cockpit.
We’ve also upgraded the rear wheels and tires, increasing the wheels from 16×8’s on 225/50/16’s to 17×9’s and riding on wider 275/45/17 Toyo R888 tires. This bigger & wider rear tire setup has been track proven to reduce lap times by up to 2 seconds. We can really feel the difference in the handling, the car is much more planted in the corners and power oversteer on turn exit is greatly reduced!
The carbon fiber used to make the side panels is the same weave used in the body tub construction, and the weave was oriented so that it matches up to the body tubweave, too. This ensures a clean look.
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