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Ariel adds a windscreen to the Atom

Ariel adds a windscreen to the Atom

Nelson Ireson July 25th, 2008 Nelson Ireson By Nelson Ireson Author July 25th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 The skeleton-framed two-seat open-top rocket ship that is the Ariel Atom has gained notoriety not just for its commanding performance and unique styling, but also for it's face-stretching capabilities. Outfitted with no wind-deflecting device whatsoever, the Ariel Atom is best driven at high speed with a helmet on - until now. The company is finally offering a windscreen attachment. Built in response to customer demand, the windscreen attaches and detaches from the car relatively easily, with just 5 attachment points and a quick-release electrical connector. The system also has a self-contained wiper and washer system in case the car is caught out in damp or dusty conditions. While the addition of a windscreen is somewhat antithetical to the essential premise of the Atom, it surely makes for more comfortable around-town cruising. It's unfortunate, however, that enough of the car's owners use the car for such mundane purposes that they've actually inspired the company to create the accessory. Next they'll want a roof and filled-in side covers, an attachable boot, climate control and electric power seats. That'd make it really convenient to take to the shops.
Ariel adds a windscreen to the Atom

Ariel adds a windscreen to the Atom

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The skeleton-framed two-seat open-top rocket ship that is the Ariel Atom has gained notoriety not just for its commanding performance and unique styling, but also for it's face-stretching capabilities. Outfitted with no wind-deflecting device whatsoever, the Ariel Atom is best driven at high speed with a helmet on - until now. The company is finally offering a windscreen attachment.

Built in response to customer demand, the windscreen attaches and detaches from the car relatively easily, with just 5 attachment points and a quick-release electrical connector. The system also has a self-contained wiper and washer system in case the car is caught out in damp or dusty conditions.

While the addition of a windscreen is somewhat antithetical to the essential premise of the Atom, it surely makes for more comfortable around-town cruising. It's unfortunate, however, that enough of the car's owners use the car for such mundane purposes that they've actually inspired the company to create the accessory. Next they'll want a roof and filled-in side covers, an attachable boot, climate control and electric power seats. That'd make it really convenient to take to the shops.

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  1. By jed #1, Posted: 7/25/2008

    Geez, what's next, cupholders?

  2. By InkMaster #2, Posted: 7/25/2008

    jed, heated ones at that

  3. By Gus #3, Posted: 7/25/2008

    Oh man, now I really want that little car!
    Closest thing to being on a bike without being on a bike...

  4. By Gigadomed #4, Posted: 7/25/2008

    this car is the answer to anyone who wants a supercar and does not have supercar money

  5. By Gus #5, Posted: 7/25/2008

    Exactly. And that would be ME! :)

  6. By SuperSkyline89 #6, Posted: 7/25/2008

    What's with the complaining? They did this because owners want it, so should Ariel just ignore the people that actually buy their cars or someone sitting on his computer that probably doesn't have or plans to have an Atom? And even if you do plan on getting one, it's an option, as in you don't have to get it. So get over it.

  7. By James #7, Posted: 7/29/2008

    agree with you "SuperSkyline89" ;)

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