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Smile on Your Face. Bugs in Your Teeth. New York Times
Written by Nick Kurczewski
The Ariel Atom 3 has the performance of a Ferrari, the style of a Formula racecar and all the luxuries of a Razor scooter.
Autoblog - Ariel Atom 3 is awesomeness that defies all classifciation
Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Before we get into the actual meat and potatoes of this review, please know that the absolute absurdity of the Ariel Atom 3 is not lost on us. It starts out as a sordid collection of mild steel tubing and a somewhat unassuming 2.0-liter K20Z four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual, both pulled from the Honda parts bin. Throw in some fiberglass and a smattering of carbon fiber, four wheels, two lightweight racing seats with four-point harnesses, a steering wheel and some pedals, and that's just about it, save the optional windshield.
Ariel Atom 3 - Specialty File - Car and Driver
Written by Dave VanderWerp
"Small tweaks and a berserk Honda powertrain make the near-perfect Atom lighter, faster, and better."
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Ariel Atom 3: First Drive Jalopnik
Written by John Krewson
"Super cars don't come much more dedicated than the Ariel Atom 3, a car that's fast becoming a legend. And if you're a dedicated driver they don't come much faster, as we found out at rainy Lime Rock last weekend."Click to view full article at Jalopnik
Ariel Atom is Rolling Rocket with No Roof, Windshield
Written by Jason H. Harper
""Exposed, exhilarated and vaguely terrified. That's the best way to describe the cocktail of emaotions as I roll onto the Lightning racetrack at New Jersey Motorsports Park in a stupidly fast car that has no roof, doors or windshield."