When the Atom was released in 1999, with Rover engine and ultimate fun goal, it was unique* The Honda powered Atom 2 in 2003 took a giant leap forward in terms of performance and usability and set the benchmark for trackday cars with the 2005 supercharged Atoms quickly setting records for performance coupled with ultimate reliability. With Atoms already being made in the USA and race cars soon to manufactured in China, Ariel have taken another step forward with the Atom 3. Whether performance, handling, quality, service or just plain good fun Ariel continue to try and make the Atom the best of its kind anywhere.