If you have not seen this give it a look. Talking about FAST!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdkEV-t9jg0

 

That thing is a blast.
I want one. Are they legal in US?

 

There's a guy building them under license out on the left coast. Supposedly they are of better and more consistent quality than the English ones. You can only use them on a track or private property.

 

"left coast" lol, never heard it called that. yea doubt they street legal, don't think it has all the proper things, like lights and all.

 

The Ariel Atom 2 is being built in Ashland Oregon, prices range from $41,995 and go up to 60k, depending on options.
There's a comparison road test of it vs a Z06 Vette, Noble M400, Porsche 911 GT3, Lotus Exige S, and a Superperformance Brock Coupe,(Cobra Daytona Replica) in the March issue of Car & Driver. And yes it's street legal.
With a supercharged Chevy Cobalt engine it turned the 1/4 mile in 11.5 sec. at 117 mph.
Pretty expensive "go-cart" if you ask me. But I bet it would be a total blast to drive on a track.

 

In the UK, you can get a honda turbo engine with 300 HP, but here in the states, you can only get the GM engine. IMO, get the chassis and put a WRX engine in it.

 

Skinny on Street Legality:

If the Atom looks like a racecar and runs like a racecar, is it really legal to drive one on U.S. highways? First, let's define "street-legal." Street-legal simply means that a car meets certain government standards for motor vehicle safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) establishes and enforces these standards at the federal level. States may impose additional laws or regulations that further govern what vehicles are allowed on the road.

To be street-legal, an Atom must be built as a kit car. That means everything, including the engine, is shipped to the owner in pieces. An optional road pack, which includes turn signals, a horn, rear tail lights and headlamps, is also available. The owner assembles the car in his own garage, being sure to follow all appropriate, state-mandated vehicle safety guidelines. Otherwise, the Atom is sold as an off-the-road-only vehicle -- not legal on the highway, but perfectly comfortable at the local track.

 

Automobile Magazine:

Of course, there's always a catch. And the catch here is that, as delivered, the Atom isn't street legal. As such, the cars Brammo produces wear serial numbers instead of actual VINs and are marketed as track-only specials. Liberal kit-car laws in most states allow the majority of private owners to legally register their cars, but rarely is it quick or easy.

 

isn't there a company that builds this with an electric motor?

 

Reminds me of the T-Rex. I like the Atom better though.

Video of T-Rex:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38TFetQAe2o