Caterham 7 CSR 260 vs Ariel Atom 2
| Category | Ariel Atom 2 | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 245 / 241 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 565 / 1246 | 605 / 1334 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 433 / 427 | 429 / 423 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ariel Atom 2 | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:24.00 | 1:17.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ariel Atom 2 | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.3 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 11.1 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 3.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.0 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 12.4 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.3 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 117.4 mph | 11.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ariel Atom 2 | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.08 g (11 m/s²) | 1.05 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (148 ft) | 43 m (140 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ariel Atom 2 | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 78 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 95 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
7 CSR 260 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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