Ariel Atom 0–60 Times
The Ariel Atom 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Ariel, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Ariel Atom is the 2009 Ariel Atom 3 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.20 seconds at 125.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Ariel Atom is the 2001 Ariel Atom Roadster, which took 5.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 95.0 mph, according to Ariel.
Out of all the Ariel Atom tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.63 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.25 seconds at 110.80 mph.
Fastest 0–60
2.9sec
2009 3 Roadster
Average 0–60
3.63sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.25sec
@ 110.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.0sec
2001 Roadster
Across 4 verified runs, the Ariel Atom ranges from 2.9 to 5.0 seconds 0–60, with a 3.63-second average.
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Ariel Atom 0–60 times by model year
4 tests · 3 years
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2009
Ariel Atom · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
2.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
11.20
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2009 Ariel Atom 3 Roadster
2.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.20s
¼ mi @ 125.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 2.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 125.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
How we verify Ariel Atom performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ariel Atom trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Ariel Atom 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Ariel Atom performance FAQs
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The quickest Ariel Atom on record is the 2009 Ariel Atom 3 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 2.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.20 seconds at 125.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Ariel Atom is the 2001 Ariel Atom Roadster, which takes 5.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, an Ariel Atom reaches 60 mph in 3.63 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.25 seconds at roughly 110.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Ariel, Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Ariel
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Ariel Atom can do, not a single marketing claim.
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