Calling the Ariel Atom a "car" is a bit of a stretch. After all, it comes with no roof, no doors, no windows. So for all intents and purposes, it's basically a motorcycle with four wheels (plus ...

The Ariel Atom V8 is bonkers ... It’s derived from a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines, which explains why peak torque arrives at 7750rpm and power at a scarcely credible 10,600rpm.

Naturally, it was subtly but noticeably better to drive than the previous Atom, and Ariel’s waiting list duly grew - particularly as it added the Nomad and Ace motorcycle to its range.

Not long ago, we brought you news of a possible Ariel motorcycle revival ... rendering and turns out even half as awesome as the Atom, we are very excited at the possibilities.