Drag race – Ariel Atom 3.5R vs Yamaha YZF R1 vs Citroen DS3 Rallycross supercar – Video
Find out who reigns over the quarter mile, out of the Ariel Atom 3.5R, Yamaha YZF R1 and Monster Energy Citroen DS3 Rallycross.
Ariel Atom 3.5R Specs:
BASE PRICE (UNITED KINGDOM, INCLUDING VAT): 64,800 pounds
COMPARABLES (UNITED KINGDOM, INCLUDING VAT): Porsche Boxster S, 47,035 pounds; Jaguar F-type S Convertible RWD Automatic, 67,535 pounds
ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminium block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 350 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed sequential manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 92.3 in
Length: 134.3 in
Width: 74.4 in Height: 47.0 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 1350 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.2 sec
Standing ΒΌ-mile: 11.0 sec
Top speed: 155 mph
Monster Energy Citroen DS3 Rallycross Specs:
ENGINE
Julian Godfrey Engineering 2.0 turbocharged engine
Bore x stroke: 85.5 x 88 mm
Capacity: 2,020 cc
Maximum power: 590 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 900 Nm at 3,850 rpm
Specific output: 277 bhp/litre
Distribution: Double overhead camshaft valve train driven by timing belt, four valves per cylinder
Engine Management: Pectel SQ6 unit
Additional suppliers: NGK spark plugs, Pipercross air filter, VP race fuel, Forge Motorsport air and water coolers
CLUTCH
Alcon Carbon triple-plate
TRANSMISSION
Type: Four-wheel drive
Gearbox: Sadev transverse six-speed sequential/manual control
Differential: Sadev front and rear mechanical, auto-locking
Sadev shafts/CDX joints
2015 Yamaha YZF R1 Specs:
| MSRP: | $16,490 |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled DOHC Inline-four, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Bore x stroke | 79.0 x 50.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni EFI, 45mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. |
| Chassis | |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax RS-10FG |
| Rear Tire | 190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax RS-10RG |
| Rake/trail | 24.0 degrees/ 4.0 in. (102mm) |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in. (1405mm) |
| Seat height | 33.7 in. (855mm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal. (17L) |
| Claimed wet weight | 439 lb. (199kg) |