I think I just came on myself
09-09-2008, 12:17 PM
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I think I just came on myself
the Atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car, ever. At over 1000bhp per tonne the Atom 500 will be the ultimate statement in performance and is destined to be made in a limited edition.
The 500 started life as a one off special project with RS Developments in 2007 and features the Russell Savory designed 2.4 litre V8 engine coupled to a 6 speed sequential Sadev gearbox. Developing over 500bhp at 10,000rpm the supercharged engine features all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and a dry sump. The gearbox will have flatshift capability, a paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and traction controls.
The 500 started life as a one off special project with RS Developments in 2007 and features the Russell Savory designed 2.4 litre V8 engine coupled to a 6 speed sequential Sadev gearbox. Developing over 500bhp at 10,000rpm the supercharged engine features all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and a dry sump. The gearbox will have flatshift capability, a paddle gearchange with manual override as well as launch and traction controls.
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That much power could muss my hair.
09-09-2008, 01:45 PM
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When I was building my Locost, I was following this build on the LocostUSA site.http://www.locostusa.com/forums/view...&highlight=The guy is building his own Atom from scratch. He tood dimensions from an actual car and went from there. Lots of work invested. Take a look at his build thread.
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09-09-2008, 02:22 PM
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That's fantastic. Needs more tire though.
Also, I want a real manual transmission, and you can delete all the fancy electronics. The fact that the technology allows you to go faster only matters against the clock. Vehicles like that need to be kept bare and raw. Too much technology kills the purity.
Also, I want a real manual transmission, and you can delete all the fancy electronics. The fact that the technology allows you to go faster only matters against the clock. Vehicles like that need to be kept bare and raw. Too much technology kills the purity.
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09-09-2008, 03:05 PM
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That's fantastic. Needs more tire though.
Also, I want a real manual transmission, and you can delete all the fancy electronics. The fact that the technology allows you to go faster only matters against the clock. Vehicles like that need to be kept bare and raw. Too much technology kills the purity.
Also, I want a real manual transmission, and you can delete all the fancy electronics. The fact that the technology allows you to go faster only matters against the clock. Vehicles like that need to be kept bare and raw. Too much technology kills the purity.
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09-09-2008, 03:10 PM
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Not sure if it's the same one I'm thinking of (the Christine engine) but that one was made from a pair of Hayabusa motorcycle engines. Basically the stock bike cylinder blocks and heads sitting on a custom crankcase. It makes a very pleasing noise. 
Competition? What competition? The original Atom is already near the top of the LapTimes board, beating out everything made by Porsche, Lambo, Mercedes, Lotus, BMW, GM...
Competition? What competition? The original Atom is already near the top of the LapTimes board, beating out everything made by Porsche, Lambo, Mercedes, Lotus, BMW, GM...
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Who knows how much boosted, but I have seen a turbo busa Caterham with 400hp. I'd guess it would get into the 650-700 range. But at $30K for the 2.4 motor, ya pay, ya can play.
09-09-2008, 03:20 PM
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There was a video of a 600+ HP turbo busa on the local forum the other day
EDIT: found it
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/h...sta_176966.htm
Watch that thing squat...
EDIT: found it
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/h...sta_176966.htm
Watch that thing squat...
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