Ariel Motor Co

"The key element is Britishness".  The Times

At Ariel we pride ourselves on being small, the advantages it brings, the quality we can achieve and on the friendships we make. At Ariel it's not just about the cars and bikes, it's about the people too. Us, the people that design and build the vehicles and you, the people that drive and ride them. For us it's like a big family, no matter who you are or where you are. With an Ariel you're part of something very special.

Talk to any of us and you'll find an enthusiasm and knowledge that comes from a passion of what we do and a love of our job. We don't have a production line and we don't have robots, we don't even have an automated telephone system that makes you press buttons. Just good old fashioned, British skill and handbuilt craftsmanship. Each Ariel is built by one technician who carries the assembly right through to road test and personal sign off. Only when he's happy will he put his name on it. And unlike a mass production factory you can come and see your Ariel being built, talk to the technician building it and be part of it being created. A vehicle built exactly to your specification, to your colour and for your particular use. There won't be another like it. It really is unique. Like us.Etiam vel ligula non arcu lobortis venenatis. Donec sollicitudin ante quis magna adipiscing venenatis. Maecenas id ante dignissim, fringilla nisi sagittis, facilisis magna. Phasellus faucibus orci eu ligula accumsan, a ornare lorem convallis.

The Ariel History - 

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.

1870 Ariel Ordinary Two speed gears, 48"" front wheel Patented spoke tension hubs Lightweight all steel construction, 

1900 Ariel Quadricycle Dion 344cc engine, Watercooled head 2 seater, 3 wheel single seat option Elyptical springs, pneumatic tyres 

1908 Ariel Grand Prix Racer 2,325cc 4 cylinder engine 2 seater 1100 kilos 

1910 Ariel  Hillclimber Simplex 3,000cc engine 60hp 4 seater aluminium body 

1916 Ariel 5-6 Combination Single cylinder engine 670cc 5-6 hp 3 speed gearbox 

1928 Ariel Model E Super Sports 500cc Twin port engine 3 speed gearbox Hand gearchange 

1935 Ariel  Red Hunter 500cc single cylinder 27bhp, 4 speed gearbox Magneto ignition 

1949 Ariel VCH 500cc Single cylinder Magnesium crankcase Burman 4 speed gearbox 

1955 Ariel Square 4 1000cc 4 cylinder engine Twin crankshafts, 42bhp  Anstey link rear suspenspension 

1963 Ariel Arrow 250cc, 20 bhp 2 stroke twin cylinder engine Pressed steel frame Trailing link front forks 

1973 Ariel Healey 4 1000cc 4 cylinder engine Cradle frame, swing arm rear suspension 170kg 

2000 Ariel Atom Rover K Series engine 1800cc, 120 - 190bhp 5 speed gearbox 

2003 Ariel Atom 2 Honda K20A engine 160 - 300bhp 6 speed gearbox 

2007 Ariel Atom 3 Honda K20Z 2.0L Engine 245-300bhp Supercharged Revised chassis and suspension 

2010 Ariel V8 V8 3.0L or 3.2L 475bhp or 500bhp 0-60mph in 2.3 seconds 

2013 Ariel Atom 3.5 Honda K20Z4 2.0L Engine 245 - 315bhp supercharged Revised chassis and lighting 

2014 Ariel Ace Honda 1237cc V4 173bhp 6 speed or DCT transmission 

2015 Ariel Nomad 2.4 K24 Honda 2.4L engine 235bhp 6 speed transmission

To be continued.....

"Ariel Is this the most amazing car of the century"   The Independent