Ariel History - Ariel Motor

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From a 48″ wheel ‘penny farthing’ bicycle with the first and patented spoked wheel in 1870 to the iconic vehicles of today, Ariel have always put design and innovation at the forefront of development. Synonymous with the history of the motor industry from the very first days of transport, Ariel now thrive as manufacturers of unique as well as the fastest and most interesting vehicles in the world. From bicycle to motorcycle, from quadricycle to sports car, Ariel remain unique. A 150 year old heritage with a truly 21st Century focus.

Ariel Ordinary Two speed gears, 48"" front wheel Patented spoke tension hubs Lightweight all steel construction	1870
Ariel Quadricycle Dion 344cc engine, Watercooled head 2 seater, 3 wheel single seat option Elyptical springs, pneumatic tyres	1900
Ariel Grand Prix Racer 2,325cc 4 cylinder engine 2 seater 1100 kilos	1908
Ariel Hillclimber Simplex 3,000cc engine 60hp 4 seater aluminium body	1910
Ariel 5-6 Combination Single cylinder engine 670cc 5-6 hp 3 speed gearbox	1916
Ariel Model E Super Sports 500cc Twin port engine 3 speed gearbox Hand gearchange	1928
Ariel Red Hunter 500cc single cylinder 27bhp, 4 speed gearbox Magneto ignition	1935
Ariel VCH 500cc Single cylinder Magnesium crankcase Burman 4 speed gearbox	1949
Ariel Square 4 1000cc 4 cylinder engine Twin crankshafts, 42bhp Anstey link rear suspenspension	1955
Ariel Arrow 250cc, 20 bhp 2 stroke twin cylinder engine Pressed steel frame Trailing link front forks	1963
Ariel Healey 4 1000cc 4 cylinder engine Cradle frame, swing arm rear suspension 170kg	1973
Ariel Atom Rover K Series engine 1800cc, 120 - 190bhp 5 speed gearbox	2000
Ariel Atom 2 Honda K20A engine 160 - 300bhp 6 speed gearbox	2003
Ariel Atom 3 Honda K20Z 2.0L Engine 245-300bhp Supercharged Revised chassis and suspension	2007
Ariel V8 V8 3.0L or 3.2L 475bhp or 500bhp 0-60mph in 2.3 seconds	2010
Ariel Atom 3.5 Honda K20Z4 2.0L Engine 245 - 315bhp supercharged Revised chassis and lighting	2013
Ariel Ace Honda 1237cc V4 173bhp 6 speed or DCT transmission	2014
Ariel Nomad 2.4 K24 Honda 2.4L engine 235bhp 6 speed transmission	2015
Ariel Atom 4 2.0 K20C Honda 4 cylinder i-VTEC 320bhp 6 speed transmission	2018