An artist's impression of how Ariel Motors' hybrid electric HIPERCAR may look when completed.
Ariel Motors' 'HIPERCAR' —
An artist's impression of how Ariel Motors' hybrid electric HIPERCAR may look when completed.
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The car will be available in two and four-wheel drive models which will generate 440 and 880 kilowatts of power respectively.
The car will be available in two and four-wheel drive models which will generate 440 and 880 kilowatts of power respectively.
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The chassis is made from aluminum with a high strength safety rollover cage, according the Ariel Motors.
The chassis is made from aluminum with a high strength safety rollover cage, according the Ariel Motors.
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The HIPERCAR will accelerate to 100 mph in 3.8 seconds. Ariel Motors expect the first cars to go into production in 2020.
The HIPERCAR will accelerate to 100 mph in 3.8 seconds. Ariel Motors expect the first cars to go into production in 2020.
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Ariel's most famous car series is the petrol-powered Atom. The first car was released in 2000.
Ariel Motors' 'Atom' car —
Ariel's most famous car series is the petrol-powered Atom. The first car was released in 2000.
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Praised for its simplicity, smart design and raw speed, the Atom offers supercar acceleration at a lower price. Basic models cost around $50,000.
Praised for its simplicity, smart design and raw speed, the Atom offers supercar acceleration at a lower price. Basic models cost around $50,000.
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The Atom V8 (pictured) boasts 500 bhp, weighs just 550 kilos and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds.
The Atom V8 (pictured) boasts 500 bhp, weighs just 550 kilos and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds.
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The "Nomad" is the latest edition to the Ariel Motors family. Released in 2014, the off-roader costs $75,000.
Ariel Motors' 'Nomad' —
The "Nomad" is the latest edition to the Ariel Motors family. Released in 2014, the off-roader costs $75,000.
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