Ariel Atom 4: A street-legal turbo track toy | RATED | Ep. 202
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Күн бұрынAuto scribe Zack Klapman and pro racer Dai Yoshihara get behind the wheel of the all-new Ariel Atom 4. Loaded with the powertrain of a Honda Civic Type R but weighing just 1,350 pounds, Zack and Dai find out if the street-legal, bare-bones sports car is as fast and fantastic as it looks. Tune in to see how the Ariel Atom 4 gets RATED.
Ariel Atom 4 Reveal: www.hagerty.com/media/news/th...
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction - Ariel Atom 4
00:35 Bare-bones refinement
01:25 Vehicle overview
03:12 Suspension science
03:39 Street legal and drive-thru friendly-ish
04:19 Totally livable machine
04:43 A piece of cake
05:25 Zack’s review (street)
05:58 Worth the price of hearing loss?
07:43 Track test time
08:46 Dai’s review (track)
11:26 “Let’s go fast!” (Zack feels instant regret)
11:49 RATED - Ariel Atom 4
12:35 Special thanks
12:47 Oops...
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#ArielAtom #RATED #NeverStopDriving
@philincaundo 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. If anyone is ever near Sarasota and wants a ride in one, always happy to let people experience my atom 3
@curbyourshi1056 3 жыл бұрын
You're doing God's work.
@billybuckner7762 3 жыл бұрын
Florida?
@philincaundo 3 жыл бұрын
@@billybuckner7762 Yes
@shazboz 3 жыл бұрын
Bro if didnt live in australia
@rustyshackleford9362 3 жыл бұрын
On my way
@CharlieDBrown 3 жыл бұрын
I love Zack's reviewing so much, always enjoy the humor, and think he's underated
@atomariel4849 2 жыл бұрын
He's overrated and missed the point of the whole car
@troycovington 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats Zack Klapman on the Hagerty spot. Well deserved man!
@richardmahoney9415 3 жыл бұрын
Zack Klapman is one of the Great reviewers out here perfectly mixes facts and good review ability but understanding this is entertainment also and weirdos like us watch reviews instead of TV that doesn’t involving keeping score and teams
@over-educated-sp 2 жыл бұрын
Kudos Zack! Stoked to see you on the channel
@tropickman 2 жыл бұрын
Ariel Atom has become way too gimmicky & completely opposite of its original idea! It was an ultra light, minimalistic sports vehicle, costing around $20,000, while offering sports car acceleration, handling & overall feeling. This new model has grown too big, to wide, too gimmicky & WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. $100, 000 for this?! Please.
@fletch9702 2 жыл бұрын
@@tropickman You're thinking of something else. The Atom was never a budget car at 20K USD. It's always been a boutique product made in very limited numbers. Too big? To (really?) wide? It's still significantly smaller than a KTM X-Bow & miles lighter. Seriously if this is too big & bulky for you, maybe you should consider a skateboard.
@jrag1000 3 жыл бұрын
350 hp is not enough, said every kid that failed applied physics
@dietznutz1 3 жыл бұрын
Even if it had 100 it would still be quick
@user59371 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you haven’t driven anything fast before. Mine on forza has 700hp and I still don’t think it’s enough
@jrag1000 2 жыл бұрын
@@user59371 haha
@thebeach1323 2 жыл бұрын
It's emulating formula/indy cars.... by that standard the ariels are actually underpowered. But that's just physics. Go ahead and say it -bUT tHeYRe noT stReEt smEaGLe
@Rodolfo_Ramos 2 жыл бұрын
@@thebeach1323 Both the Atom and the BAC Mono are emulating Formula 3 cars, not Formula 1 or Indycars
@jaygiatien 3 жыл бұрын
Love the scoring structure! Awesome to see both Dai and Zack wheel the car and give their impressions. You can tell they’re both enthusiasts beyond spec sheets.
@tangokilla 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a nurse and I'm pulling 5-6 shifts a week just to comfortably afford this and a house. Next October is my deliver! Year can't go by fast enough!
@ytsux9259 2 жыл бұрын
You're a girl and about to drive this thing? 😯🙊
@tangokilla 2 жыл бұрын
@@ytsux9259 lol just cause I'm a nurse doesn't make me a woman!
@chrisdaigle5410 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@doggothedog7744 3 жыл бұрын
The ariel atom always earned a spot in my heart for some reasons. It's just cool and I 100% agree that it's comparable to a super7. I grew up watching that race and even watched an anime of it. Both legends imo.
@vashumashu4359 2 жыл бұрын
Dais english has gotten so good over the years !!
@The3osforos 3 жыл бұрын
Hagerty reminds me of /DRIVE so much. I hope it lasts this time!
@BrendanEvan 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto. Hey Hagerty: paywalls aren’t the way to go.
@ncsteeltoe 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly forgot about /Drive it's been that long.
@Osprey1994 3 жыл бұрын
They have Camisa so...
@joeleonard9965 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrendanEvan Hagerty doesn't need paywalls. They are an extremely well respected insurance company for general use but heavy in extremely rare collector cars. Drive needed to make money. Hagerty just needs to make the enthusiast CEO satisfied with content and be not financially overextend. Which is easy when you are an insurance company for collector cars that can use internal insurance. It is as good as this is gonna get folks.
@benwells2338 2 жыл бұрын
Would absolutely LOVE to drive one of these some day. I’m a car guy for sure, but more so a motorcycle enthusiast, and this to me seems to be the car equivalent of a motorcycle on four wheels. Absolutely raw, no creature comforts, and a direct connection between man and machine. In a sea of vanilla cars and isolation chambers on the road these days, it’s not surprising this car and similar other options out there have really taken off! 😁
@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын
Morgan 3-wheeler more so!
@customconnections2425 2 жыл бұрын
4:03 Dude I just died! Ive got the same cupholder! 🤣🤣
@lawrencefoster2120 3 жыл бұрын
The Ariel is one of the most fun car's there is.
@davefroman4700 2 жыл бұрын
Someone in KZfaq land just built one that is 540 hp at the wheel. Built motor.
@ytsux9259 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no sh, Captain Obvious. 🙄
@FredsFullThrottle 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best car videos I've seen in a long time, great job Zack!
@HandsomeAlex25 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! That car looks epic, and I had no idea it could slide - but given a drift champion, I guess everything will slide!
@Ankur3108 3 жыл бұрын
this version of "Rated" is much much better than the last iterations,sequences and writing is amazing,i really like it. Bravo Zack,Bravo Hagerty.
@Sir.VicsMasher 2 жыл бұрын
I love the turbo whistle, sound reminds me of a Borg Warner even though its a Mitsubishi.
@gauchegaucho 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hagerty for amazing contents...!
@Shorty15c4007 3 жыл бұрын
7:54 He's not the Stig. But he's the Stig's Japanese cousin!
@Uriaah 3 жыл бұрын
"Some say he was raised in the mountains by very fast wolves"
@ytsux9259 2 жыл бұрын
"Some say he's a direct descendant of very quick and elusive samurai on wheels."
@leemoore107 2 жыл бұрын
I think the Atom looks great with the windscreen and half roll cage! it gives the car a better looking shape overall .
@InoKinetic 3 жыл бұрын
A fair and balanced review. Awesome shots & driving at Palmer!
@CatchyNameF1 3 жыл бұрын
The genuine disappointment when he couldn't get the change at the drive through.. Just give the man a raise..😂
@eddbox7462 2 жыл бұрын
Drove the old atom at a track day, totally agree that the gas is too close to the brake, the instructor had to keep reminding me a couple of times that I'm slightly on the gas when I was braking. Amazing experience though!
@Heyitsallgoodman 3 жыл бұрын
I really hope you took enough footage for a "just the noise" style video while you had the car. That thing makes all the happy turbo noises 😄
@lemster101 3 жыл бұрын
Zack and Jason are why I follow this channel!
@cfunkrenegade 3 жыл бұрын
Season 1 showed a neat idea but the episodes were lacking.... This new season is incredible. Love the production
@slowridefpv9668 3 жыл бұрын
Great quick overview!
@bcbw07 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to see how the AA scored against the other vehicles y’all have tested. Just something to compare the score to and drive debate. Great video overall!
@simon05811 3 жыл бұрын
This is my dream car, but at $100k it will remain a dream. Amazing that the pedals are too close, just like a formula car! Easy to fix though. I think you are funny, Zack! Drive through in an Atom, HA!
@tcroft2165 3 жыл бұрын
Too close wearing normal shoes. If you have race boots on its fine.
@Mr6Sinner 2 жыл бұрын
Pedals are too close on my Miata, I have to drive barefoot or with house slippers when I want to drive hard since I have extra wide feet lol
@tcroft2165 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mr6Sinner Ah I was thinking of normal people ;-)
@GeorgeTsiros 2 жыл бұрын
... HOW MUCH?!
@Mr6Sinner 2 жыл бұрын
George Tsiros Base price is $80k
@madmattthehatter 3 жыл бұрын
I got to sit in one of the first prototype. Love this car. They rock.
@johnkodera9926 2 жыл бұрын
Zack + Dai is a combination I didn't know I needed
@TheCalvinSkinner 3 жыл бұрын
A branded Aim dash, I'm not impressed but its a big step up. I appreciate that this was filmed on the east coast! PALMER
@josephlai1883 3 жыл бұрын
Quality of this video is A++
@bt7482 2 жыл бұрын
This was apparently shot in my hometown of Auburn, Massachusetts! Woah! I am local and have a fiesta ST you can drive!
@RadDadisRad 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I remember watching Dai in the early 2000s and his English was not very good, now listening to him you wouldn’t believe what I just said. I love watching Dai grow.
@WarriorsPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see purpose built sports cars. I would buy this as a fun weekend toy. I wonder if anyone would get one for another reason?
@abhimanyuks5383 3 жыл бұрын
Really excited to see this...one of my favourite cars!!!
@steveo8424 3 жыл бұрын
So good! Yay Zach. Thanks for listening Hagerty. Those other hosts were not so good.
@RestorationObsession 3 жыл бұрын
Those look like sooooo much fun!
@oldmate6380 2 жыл бұрын
11:25 love how he changes down those 3 grears
@bimmerfan729 3 жыл бұрын
Hagerty just coming out as one of the best if car YT channels out there.
@flacjacket 3 жыл бұрын
I will own an Ariel atom at some point, it is on the short list of must haves for me along with an Alfa, a Ferrari, and a 911.
@MrJakenbake101 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!!!
@lcscape 3 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome!
@EchoSigma6 3 жыл бұрын
I would rent one of these for a weekend of madness.
@LitleBear 3 жыл бұрын
Silly, ridiculous and fun....sign me up. The pedal situation seems like a major oversight for a $100k.
@sl0w_racer 3 жыл бұрын
It's basically 2 bolts on the pedal plate and you can move it 3 positions horizontally and 2 positions vertically You need racing boots to be comfy in its default position.
@johnambos3188 2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing Dai in this channel
@joevarga5982 2 жыл бұрын
Dai doesn't think it will be a classic because HE doesn't like the way it looks, lol. It is ALREADY legendary.
@davepaturno4290 2 жыл бұрын
The Vanderhall Venice is somewhat similar in sensory levels but not nearly as fast. But it's still fun to drive.
@robertmoore119 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool car. I didn't know they had four versions. Intake noise is cool unless the volume is overbearing.
@kennethalbert4653 2 жыл бұрын
Great video !
@cv5645 2 жыл бұрын
All new, everything reducing drag.....apart from the enormous climbing frame bolted to the rear :D
@mrboodi 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful track
@mustavihossain 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand, how can anyone put a dislike on a video showing a modern marvel like this... 10 dislikes at that, ridiculous. If you don't like cars why are you being a hater, sheesh.
@user-vt2gs6pe2g 2 жыл бұрын
love for the tiger shoe that you wear without see all the video!
@IanB22 3 жыл бұрын
Great spot Zack!!!
@YaketyYakDontTalkBack 2 жыл бұрын
Great review
@strech5412 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks!
@michaelpigue5272 2 жыл бұрын
Farah has rubbed off on Zack. Made sure his jacket’s arm is just pulled enough to show off the watch game. Front and center. Lol great review.
@chrismaggio7879 Жыл бұрын
A 1" thick pad on the brake pedal would eliminate the "closeness" issue to some degree. I want one!! (or two)
@elcentinela3434 2 жыл бұрын
Great video 🔥👍
@LegitG.O.A.T. 2 жыл бұрын
I love Ariel atoms but my fav was the supercharged one I think it was the 3.5
@boogboog8097 2 жыл бұрын
Drifting that oversize turbo go-cart 👏👏👏
@ianscott3180 Жыл бұрын
I live in Europe and have had a couple of Caterham 7's over the least 30 years. After nearly fifty years since Lotus first intoduced the idea they are certainly classics. As for every day use as a car? Forget it, try driving one in the wet or snow. The Atom is the same kind of car, buy one for sunny Sundays and track days and use the Hyundai or Honda for the supermarket and commuting. If you live in a cooler climate, put it away in the winter. If you live in a hot climate you will miss the shade and aircon on a hot day. Believe me you need two cars!
@ALMX5DP 3 жыл бұрын
lol at first I thought the gift they left in the frunk was sushi 🍣
@adigulin3754 3 жыл бұрын
車子做的非常棒😍👏
@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын
That`s so much fun I`m surprised it hasn`t been made illegal yet 🤩🤩🤩🤩
@michaelbrown9363 2 жыл бұрын
More Zack on Hagerty. Sharpest wit in the automotive space.
@dominator-tc8ik 3 жыл бұрын
I've wanted an Atom for so, so long. The V8 500 specifically, in all carbon fiber and black.
@Zirion123 3 жыл бұрын
apparently it drives like dogshit compared to the normal ones
@MadelnMachines 2 жыл бұрын
He's right when he says you never really get the chance to rev it out - sounds like you need to change up before the engine even gets going. I don't hear much engine / exhaust, only turbo. I'm curious how this compares to an elise / exige.
@daveh9335 2 жыл бұрын
I would love to drive a car like that some day and never have to stop
@nickcivic21 Жыл бұрын
I would of loved to get the TLX typeS engine in there for the V6 sound lol
@hnguyen5o8 2 жыл бұрын
Hey were you driving in Aurburn, MA? Cause im from Worcester and that Arby's and shaw's shot is sooo familiar.
@bt7482 2 жыл бұрын
I came here to say this too! small world, I am also in the Worcester area. the opening shots are from Palmer race track.
@hnguyen5o8 2 жыл бұрын
@@bt7482 Oohh, thanks. Didn't know palmer had one.
@Cobra83. Жыл бұрын
Now imagine adding a hybrid turbo and few other goodies and making it nearer 500bhp. That would be criminally quick
@nicklockwood3792 2 жыл бұрын
The pedal placement is pro level driving for heel toe for the brake and gas.
@brianaggson1074 Жыл бұрын
Even Dai thought it was bad, and heel toe is his job.
@liljohnp132 3 жыл бұрын
I would LOVE to run one of these around John Day . Wess would like to have one too!
@chrisdonnelly5904 2 жыл бұрын
John day OR?
@liljohnp132 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisdonnelly5904 Yes little John Day OR. It would be a good central location to fan out and promote this masterpiece of machinery.
@chrisdonnelly5904 2 жыл бұрын
@@liljohnp132 Absolutely! The folks around there would have never seen one before I'm sure of it! Taking Highway 26 + Highway 7 to Baker would be an amazing drive for it!
@liljohnp132 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisdonnelly5904 I love what you guys are doing even though I don't even know you. If you had the "off road" model there are many gravel "shortcuts" that could double the fun. Good Luck to you and yours, Have a nice day!
@Fk8td Жыл бұрын
I tune k20c1 all the time. I get over 500whp on my fuel system and tuning all the time safely on stock engine and stock clutch.
@RumbleKar 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just here for the Zack content
@khoshino9621 2 жыл бұрын
Nice watch
@opencarry3860 2 жыл бұрын
Does it come with optional extras such as oil slick and smoke screens?
@tommack8650 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Spy Hunter Special Edition!
@shaunmartin4335 2 жыл бұрын
you know it is fast when the expert who has driven everything says "wow"
@mickael1705 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, need help. Would you know if the new AA 4 comes with an option to choose an automatic transmission ? Thank you.
@DustenRust 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like an awesome car. It's just way too damn expensive...
@JWONG-pu8ky 3 жыл бұрын
The windshield made it more look better
@Guardducks 3 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno is gonna love driving this one .
@exothermal.sprocket 3 жыл бұрын
There's the colloquialism "poker face." I think there's another term called "Leno face." It's very similar.
@jachymsmudek5903 2 жыл бұрын
Thats so cool
@AthenaSaints 3 жыл бұрын
12:55 so the food got delivered from Massachusetts to Detroit Michigan?
@anton.j. 2 жыл бұрын
Guys from Workroom Siberia channel built interesting replica of this car, with Subaru engine.
@ShooterMcNut Жыл бұрын
7:59 Chairman Kaga style bite.
@ShannonSouthAfrica 2 жыл бұрын
Nice and it's a proper manual
@madphilip12 3 жыл бұрын
This melted Clarkson's face, it was a future classic long ago
@sandnessmj 2 жыл бұрын
“There are BEES in my epiglottis!”
@GhostPepper233 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah people sometimes get hung up on more HP but forget about power to weight ratio.
@letsgobrandon329 Жыл бұрын
It looks almost the same as the miata exo kits, you can work out a 1.8 close to a 2 litter and boost it well into 350hp
@agent9184 3 жыл бұрын
hope they fix those pedals, otherwise AMAZING car
@0Tanker0 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing car, but at the same time it's the pinnacle of "pay more for less"
@MR__JUSTIN 3 жыл бұрын
the previous versions weren't cheap either, but for the performance it's an amazing bargain
@alexyo3927 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing car
@alandunlap4106 Жыл бұрын
Well, I have to have THAT one, of course...next life.
@racechassis 3 жыл бұрын
Zack and Dai FTW
@dyzoly 3 жыл бұрын
The first gen was about 40k and 200bhp and 400kg, or is it my mistake?
@Optiblue 3 жыл бұрын
Wish these were legal in Canada
@sharedknowledge6640 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and kudos to Zach. The track time was also fun with the stand in Stig or Randy Pobst. The latest Ariel is amazing but the price has made it hard to justify for all but the very wealthy. Further they can be difficult to license in many parts of the US. And it’s also British which means lots of things will likely go wrong even If the basic engine is Honda bulletproof.
@tcroft2165 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much all key components are name brand and/or race spec so not really an issue.
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