Honda Civic R-engined Type Ariel Atom 4 gives drivers a facelift

Imagine the exhilarating power of the hot hatch without roof and windshield.

The Civic Type R is a vehicle of many talents. The half-daily-driver-half-track-car Honda has breached many track records, including the lap record set by front-wheel-drive cars around the dreaded Nurburgring. In short, this Japanese turbocharged hatchback is fast.

Now, imagine this track prowess without the protection of a roof, windows, or even a windshield? That's the Ariel Atom 4 for you.

Ariel Atom is a fun track toy:

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For starters, this is the first time that the Atom has been fitted to a Civic Type R engine. The previous-generation Atom 3 is also powered by the Japanese hot hatch's mill, albeit, the previous non-turbocharged version. This time, however, has forced-induction setup, which has been rated at 320 bhp and 310 lb-ft of torque. With this engine behind the seats, the Atom 4 can sprint to 60 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds and has a maximum speed of 162 mph – all thanks to Atom's obvious lightweight construction.

Speaking of lightweight construction, if you want to shed more weight, you have the option to buy the full carbon fiber wheels to reduce the total weight of the standard. The Atom 4 also comes standard with Bilstein dampers or an optional Öhlins suspension setup for better handling.

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