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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #15 on: May 04, 2008 - 01:47:30 PM »
    Quote from: Super Blue 72 on May 04, 2008 - 11:03:01 AM
    I would imagine the emissions wouldn't be too hard as it's a supercharged Honda Type R engine or something.  Those engines non-supercharged are pretty clean engines, I believe used in current U.S. cars now.  If the superchargers are an issue I wonder if they can import them without the superchargers then owners can install their own, that is if they don't run clean enough.

    I would be more worried about meeting crash requirements/safety requirements.  :grinyes:

    Good point.  They might be able to find a way around the safety standards, since a company is not directly selling them here.   :dunno:
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #16 on: May 04, 2008 - 02:13:28 PM »
    First step: add a bumper that'll withstand a 5mph crash!

    This might speed up the process to get this thing over here!  :roflsmiley:  :smilielol:  :roflsmiley:  :smilielol:

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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #17 on: May 04, 2008 - 02:19:50 PM »
    The only words I have for this car are OH MY GOD !!

    0-60 in 2.9 seconds !! That is outrageously fast !!



    Oh my goodness I don't know about being a passenger in one of those things !!
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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #18 on: May 04, 2008 - 02:23:09 PM »
    Quote from: hannah on May 04, 2008 - 02:19:50 PM
    The only words I have for this car are OH MY GOD !!

    0-60 in 2.9 seconds !! That is outrageously fast !!



    Oh my goodness I don't know about being a passenger in one of those things !!


    I love that pic!  :roflsmiley:  Like being in a jet without the canopy!   :smilielol:
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    1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

    Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

    Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

    Offline NoMope Greg

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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #19 on: May 04, 2008 - 02:40:56 PM »
    I think I'd sell my Challenger to get one of those!

    OK, maybe not - but  :wow:

    And does that guy have like the best job in the world?  I love that Top Gear show - too bad we only see it on YouTube.
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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #20 on: May 04, 2008 - 09:16:10 PM »
    It's coming.......TMI AUTOTECH, Inc. announces; The new Ariel Atom 3 North American manufacturing & sales headquarters will be at the Virginia International Raceway's Raceplex. That's about a 2 hour drive from my house!!! It would be fun to see if they offer a plant tour or better yet.....a free ride!!!!

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    Re: The "ATOM" car
    « Reply #21 on: May 04, 2008 - 09:29:06 PM »
    Yes, I read that they were bought by a Canadian company, and were going to manufacture them in Virginia. The most expensive model will be around $45k if I remember correctly.
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