im still surprised how the atom was 1.7 seconds quicker then the veyron even though it has 700 less horsepower
Ariel Atom 500 V8 vs Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
Category | Ariel Atom 500 V8 | Veyron 16.4 Super |
---|---|---|
Max power (ps / bhp) | 481 / 475 | 1199 / 1183 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 362 / 267 | 1500 / 1106 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 550 / 1213 | 1992 / 4392 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 875 / 863 | 602 / 594 |
Lap Times
Track | Ariel Atom 500 V8 | Veyron 16.4 Super |
---|---|---|
Top Gear Track | 1:15.10 | 1:16.80 |
Autocar Dry Handling Track | 1:08.40 | 1:08.50 |
Performance
Category | Ariel Atom 500 V8 | Veyron 16.4 Super |
---|---|---|
0 - 100 kph | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
1000 m | 20.3 s @ 251.0 kph | 18.0 s @ 295.0 kph |
0 - 100 mph | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
0 - 150 mph | 16.4 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile | 11.2 s @ 134.2 mph | 9.9 s @ 146.0 mph |
Top speed | 275 kph (171 mph) | 434 kph (270 mph) |
Summary
Category | Ariel Atom 500 V8 | Veyron 16.4 Super |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 200 | 193 |
Straight line speed | 363 | 578 |
Total | 563 | 771 |
Verdict
Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is the fastest by considerable margin.
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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @Shwingbob
you've got a point, the atom produces 863 hp per tonne and the veyron produces 594 hp per tonne
FastestLaps 8y ago
Very heavy but surprisingly well handling. And sometimes weight and 4 wheel drive does wonders. Look at Nissan GT-R as example. Or look at the wet handling track result lol
saxy 11y ago
lost it all on the wet handling. The Atom has too much power and too little grip in the wet. Plus those tires are like zero grip when cold.
Ariel Atom V8 will easily run low 10s if the driver knows what he's doing. If the Atom can get to 60 before the Veyron, then it certainly can get to 100mph before it too because of the extra power to weight and the fact that grip is no longer a factor