YES! I don't like the other guy. the guy with the beard. he's more comfort than drivability. "the suspension is just so stiff in this car. my back hurts. so does my wifes bum" guy in this video is pure drivers experience. love him.
Well, he is a writer (as a journalist) - I bet he could put a very compelling pencil review together! Perhaps opine on how a pencil makes writing such a rich experience compared to typing, and then make a pilgrimage to stand next to the memorial to Conrad Gessner, who first documented the existence of pencils...... I should stop.
I don't f get it why BBC have to have a manhunt going on for months to find Top Gear twats, when UK have car channels like this that have genuine car nerds who also works great in front of the camera.
As a biker I've had enough stones hit my helmet to know not to drive that thing without a helmet... A small stone in the eye at anything over 40mph will likely cost you your sight.
@@HyperVanilo if they are made of Polycarbonate or similar plastic material they will this is the same material they make safety glasses out of. If they are glass then probably not although almost no one uses glass for lenses anymore.
The lenses would pop out and fly into his eye from even a small pebble. Also, since the glasses don't wrap around to the side of his eyes, it would also leave them vulnerable to damage that way. I wear better glasses on my bicycle. I don't go 100mph on my bicycle.
@@Weissman111 I'm thinking of going on one of those Argos track day things. Found one on sale on www.trackdays.co.uk It's 3miles in an Ariel atom for £40. Is it worth it from your experience?
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 Not really worth it - if you're driving, three miles is nowhere near enough. As a passenger, it'll give you a flavour but it's nowhere near as much of an experience as driving it yourself. Something like this would be better: www.redletterdays.co.uk/experience/ref/dflcc/an-ariel-atom-300-thrill
I'm not even into cars, I can appreciate their design and complexity of course, but watching these reviews, listening to every perfectly constructed sentence and seeing that joy with which mister Catchpole presents each car, while masterfully driving it, is just making these videos quite the pleasant experience. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate that kind of content, thank you!
I did ten laps in a supercharged atom at Palmer race school. I believe I managed one lap without spinning at least once. Most bonkers car I’ve ever been in, loved it.
@@topspeederalmond It's two things mostly: power and lift-off oversteer. Engine and drivetrain power delivery is so immediate in response to throttle changes that you can easily break rear wheel traction by giving it too much throttle or lifting off the throttle very abruptly.
I'd love to see how these changes (Wider tires, Altered suspension geometry, Reduced squat & dive, New tires, "Carbon Fiber Wheels", Turbo Charging/Drastically increased torque, Lower Center of gravity etc) add up on the Track compared to a Atom 3.5 (or Atom 3.5R w/manual transmission)
Blessed & Highly Favored why "carbon fiber wheels"? It's technology that exists. You can see in the shot of the wheel, as Henry mentions it in the video, that they're carbon. You can see the weave.
@@vyrnmn I was just mentioning the changes as a whole although yes I highlighted the Carbon Wheels in particular because I know the significance they make via unsprung weight in normal sports car! They must REALLY make a difference in a car that weighs so little to begin with... All those changes as a whole should make quite a pronounced improvement over the Atom 3.5 (perhaps even the Manual version of the 3.5R)
@@tracewallace23 Damn that would be pretty amazing. All the weight is on the floorboard. Would handle and go like I would imagine a car from the future would do.
Smiling the smile of a very happy man. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride guys, I continue to be amazed by the great job you do. Today it felt just like being in the car too (minus the bugs in the teeth), and I would be amazed if Arial don’t get swamped with test-drive requests on the back of it. I know of at least one great road I’d like to run one of these across! Slainte!
Amazing film like always carfection, Henry never fails to make an involving video that really makes you feel how the car is You should really try to get your hands on an Atom V8 that would be epic
Henry + the videography team = everything I ever wanted in car videos. And to parrot the other comments, yes, if you joined forces with Chris Harris, there will be no need for any other car channel on UA-cam.
Madness, Romance, and Pragmatism respectively is what I see in these 3. That's why i chose them. With their powers combined they can become Tiff. hahahah
+akshay raj I could already imagine what these 3 would pick in a supercar comparison. Chris would pick a GT3 RS and shred its tires off, Henry would pick a 911R and sing hosannas about it, and Steve would pick an R8 V10+ and do a road and track long term review of it.
I love the channel. I love Henry Catchpole. But can we do something about the sound in future videos? The wind noise overpowers Henry's brilliant commentary.
Brilliant video. It's the first one out there of the new Atom. After all the excellent magazine reviews I was looking to hear and see it in action. I placed an order way back in July on day of launch. Very excited but have to wait till next year to be united with my own Atom. I will order on with front and rear wings - got to have the complete look for such a beast.
400hp per tonne at the wheels taking into account 15% drive train loss and an average weight person of 85kg. Impressive. Also have a big fat subscribe. This channel is awesome.
The look on his face, pure joy/pleasure. Sorry they chose to go turbo. The sound of its supercharger was always one of its best attributes. Fun thing, this.
I was wondering when Ariel was going to use this engine! Literally yesterday I was imagining what it would be like if it was swapped into a series 2 Elise. Awesome engine, awesome car.
Funny how even just sounds can bring back memories. This turbo setup sounds EXACTLY like my former project car. R.I.P. mazdaspeed protege, you were too good for this world 🥺 🤧
Wonderful film Henry. I dont think I'll ever be lucky enough to pilot one of these gems, but one day I hope to build or attain something that is similar enough and provides that same visceral feeling.
I love the fact, that this is the easiest to clean car in the world. If you have a snack while sitting in your car, dust and crumbs will just disappear with the wind. Brilliant idea by Ariel.
Awesome review ! Love the new atom ! I just have one question regarding the tires. I thought the Avon ZZRs were no longer road legal (at least in europe) du to anti pollution restrictions.
As someone who has rode motorcycles for a couple decades, I recommend some better eye protection next time. It just takes one piece of something to blind you mid corner and then you’re off the road. Great review :)
I've been in love with the Atom and desperately wanting one, ever since the first one appeared. I think I want it now more than ever. The one thing I would complain about is the blowoff valve dumping to atmosphere. I'd much prefer a recirculating diverter valve. I just associate that "whoosh" sound with unnecessarily lost boost and then turbo lag.
Wow. I was literally about to type "that sounds JUST like my civic type R" and in seconds he says that the engine is from a civic type R. Well that explains it.
I wonder how long the wait is to get one of these in North America? I have about 90% talked myself into ordering one but I'm curious how long the wait would be
"470M" It's like a car company is speaking my native tongue, which I havent used in years. A wonderful cherry on top to a wonderful example of engineering for the road.
Dear Carfection, keep this guy.
_-Me, 2018_
+48
We need more car nerds like this
I've been following Henry around where ever he was testing cars. Proper car nerd, check this out ua-cam.com/video/QCpCbZaD8xc/v-deo.html
They need henry and Chris harris on top gear
YES! I don't like the other guy. the guy with the beard. he's more comfort than drivability. "the suspension is just so stiff in this car. my back hurts. so does my wifes bum"
guy in this video is pure drivers experience. love him.
Henry is the sort of guy that could review a pencil, and i would still be pleased by it
Well, he is a writer (as a journalist) - I bet he could put a very compelling pencil review together!
Perhaps opine on how a pencil makes writing such a rich experience compared to typing, and then make a pilgrimage to stand next to the memorial to Conrad Gessner, who first documented the existence of pencils...... I should stop.
No seriously.... anyway we can make this happen?
I said in another review that I would listen to him review a ham sandwich.
Please don't share, though, the details of how you get pleased by the pencil....
I bet John Wick would watch it.
Love Henry’s genuineness. No fake screaming, no hyperbole. Just an accurate description of the car, what it’s like to drive and an honest smile.
Spot on, really makes you appreciate the guy and his content
Some people might say he lacks charisma, but to each their own.
I don't f get it why BBC have to have a manhunt going on for months to find Top Gear twats, when UK have car channels like this that have genuine car nerds who also works great in front of the camera.
Sadly because TG is not about cars but about entertainment actually...
Top Gear is too often more about the presenters rather than the cars. Carfection has the balance just right.
I mentioned Harris right after the hungry twat was on the news, and he makes a great job.
Maybe not everyone wants to be a TG presenter..
I don't want them on top gear! Let carfection be it's own thing!
Catchpole and Harris. I would do just about anything to see that duo host a series.
What about adding Jethro bovingdon to those two?
And Richard Meaden! The original gang from Drivers Republic. Henry is a perfect match, and they are all ex-EVO guys as well.
I've been saying that for years...
Add Jethro and Sutcliffe to the mix
Henry’s old boss does some brilliant UA-cam videos too. Could listen to Harry all day long. Metcalfe, catchpole and Harris.. perfect line up
As a biker I've had enough stones hit my helmet to know not to drive that thing without a helmet... A small stone in the eye at anything over 40mph will likely cost you your sight.
At least he has glasses on
@@JohnFrumFromAmerica
Does his glasses able to protect his eyes from pebble?
@@HyperVanilo if they are made of Polycarbonate or similar plastic material they will this is the same material they make safety glasses out of. If they are glass then probably not although almost no one uses glass for lenses anymore.
given the frame, he is in danger of pebbles from his own front tire
The lenses would pop out and fly into his eye from even a small pebble. Also, since the glasses don't wrap around to the side of his eyes, it would also leave them vulnerable to damage that way.
I wear better glasses on my bicycle. I don't go 100mph on my bicycle.
If i owned an Aerial Atom i would dress up
As the stig everytime i drove it
There you go,
Reason number 1, why you won't own one
That's what I do
r/boneappletea
For sure
@@rickybobby0314 u know what r/boneappletea means right?
henry catchpole + jethro bovington + chris harris = TOP GEAR GOLD. why on earth would the BBC get the other 2 fellas, i ask? come on!
I wouldn't open my mouth driving that thing
You'd really want to wear a helmet. Lest a bird knock you out, or worse yet, an errant stone.
But fly's are tasty, just ask pepe
Your mom did.
Neither would he, however, he is recording for TopGear and wouldn't make the cut if he just sat there and stayed quiet. ;)
you woul not have to eat once ypu finish driving it. can get your proteine just by driving
I’m having fun watching, I can only imagine what it’s like behind the wheel.
same!
Having been lucky enough to drive a 3.5, the only word that comes to mind is "unique".
@@Weissman111 I'm thinking of going on one of those Argos track day things. Found one on sale on www.trackdays.co.uk
It's 3miles in an Ariel atom for £40. Is it worth it from your experience?
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 Not really worth it - if you're driving, three miles is nowhere near enough. As a passenger, it'll give you a flavour but it's nowhere near as much of an experience as driving it yourself. Something like this would be better:
www.redletterdays.co.uk/experience/ref/dflcc/an-ariel-atom-300-thrill
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 I did one and they didn't let me operate the gearstick. Not much point if you don't touch the torque.
I'm not even into cars, I can appreciate their design and complexity of course, but watching these reviews, listening to every perfectly constructed sentence and seeing that joy with which mister Catchpole presents each car, while masterfully driving it, is just making these videos quite the pleasant experience. I just wanted to say that I really appreciate that kind of content, thank you!
I did ten laps in a supercharged atom at Palmer race school.
I believe I managed one lap without spinning at least once. Most bonkers car I’ve ever been in, loved it.
Is it that spinny? Or was it the supercharger?
@@topspeederalmond It's two things mostly: power and lift-off oversteer. Engine and drivetrain power delivery is so immediate in response to throttle changes that you can easily break rear wheel traction by giving it too much throttle or lifting off the throttle very abruptly.
After a terrible day at work.. A perfect video to cheer yup a young grumpy man.
I'd love to see how these changes (Wider tires, Altered suspension geometry, Reduced squat & dive, New tires, "Carbon Fiber Wheels", Turbo Charging/Drastically increased torque, Lower Center of gravity etc) add up on the Track compared to a Atom 3.5 (or Atom 3.5R w/manual transmission)
Blessed & Highly Favored
why "carbon fiber wheels"? It's technology that exists.
You can see in the shot of the wheel, as Henry mentions it in the video, that they're carbon. You can see the weave.
@@vyrnmn I was just mentioning the changes as a whole although yes I highlighted the Carbon Wheels in particular because I know the significance they make via unsprung weight in normal sports car! They must REALLY make a difference in a car that weighs so little to begin with... All those changes as a whole should make quite a pronounced improvement over the Atom 3.5 (perhaps even the Manual version of the 3.5R)
James Franklin I think you’ve misunderstood the post.
Atom no weight and vtec. 500kg beast
I hope you mean squat.
The adult version of the go kart taken to its extreme. What a magnificent invention the Atom is.
Ariel should make an electric version of it, call it the Electron.
With a Tesla drivetrain. 0-60 in OMG😮
🤣🤣🤣
@@tracewallace23 Damn that would be pretty amazing. All the weight is on the floorboard. Would handle and go like I would imagine a car from the future would do.
@@CrossWindsPat Too true. I bet it would be fun. Add in all wheel drive and I bet it would handle like a roller coaster
They did. 2006. No contest against carrera g-term, and Ferrari 360.
Gt
Smiling the smile of a very happy man. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride guys, I continue to be amazed by the great job you do. Today it felt just like being in the car too (minus the bugs in the teeth), and I would be amazed if Arial don’t get swamped with test-drive requests on the back of it. I know of at least one great road I’d like to run one of these across! Slainte!
Amazing film like always carfection, Henry never fails to make an involving video that really makes you feel how the car is
You should really try to get your hands on an Atom V8 that would be epic
FMC 720 it’s so incredible, 500 HP/ 500 kg
The superb Type R engine without the ugly Honda body, nice !
And about half the weight too.
And none of the usability
@@tupacshakurfourlife this is clearly not recommended as a daily...
@@spessial
He's thinking that he could bring his grocery back home with that car
@@HyperVanilo You can put a backpack on the passenger seat :)
_"Windswept hair comes as a standard feature!"_
Once again Henry you’ve managed to encapsulate the entire experience and make it enjoyable to watch
I love watching Henry's videos.
Henry Catchpole; Chris Harris; and Matt Farah. My favourite car journalists of the moment.
Excellent review as always. Your channel is the benchmark for great car reviews on the internet.
Love seeing people passionate about their craft.
Thank you, Henry. This was as close as many of us who will get to having a ridealong, in that car, on that road. Nice work.
Henry + the videography team = everything I ever wanted in car videos. And to parrot the other comments, yes, if you joined forces with Chris Harris, there will be no need for any other car channel on UA-cam.
*That last shot at **8:34** with the ever so slight skid was the perfect ending. Bravo.*
truly enjoy these videos, Henry is absolutely worth watching.
Harris. Catchpole. Sutcliffe. The holy trinity we deserve.
Metcalfe
nick goode 👎
Bovingdon or Alex Goy
Madness, Romance, and Pragmatism respectively is what I see in these 3. That's why i chose them.
With their powers combined they can become Tiff. hahahah
+akshay raj I could already imagine what these 3 would pick in a supercar comparison. Chris would pick a GT3 RS and shred its tires off, Henry would pick a 911R and sing hosannas about it, and Steve would pick an R8 V10+ and do a road and track long term review of it.
So jealous. Need to get my hands on this some day...
Henry is not a piece of meat.
Finally somebody understood what I was trying to say :)
@@nicofonce haha gold mate.
i was so optimistic about not having a supercharge whine like the old atom. but hearing that turbo waste gate is just as good. i love it.
You're easily the best automotive journalist on the planet. Thanks
I love the channel. I love Henry Catchpole. But can we do something about the sound in future videos? The wind noise overpowers Henry's brilliant commentary.
Brilliant video. It's the first one out there of the new Atom. After all the excellent magazine reviews I was looking to hear and see it in action.
I placed an order way back in July on day of launch. Very excited but have to wait till next year to be united with my own Atom.
I will order on with front and rear wings - got to have the complete look for such a beast.
Class and not just the car !! Cracking video from Henry and the team !!
OMGASH, TY TY TY for doing a review on this car!!!! Also loved your 3.5R Atom review as well!
400hp per tonne at the wheels taking into account 15% drive train loss and an average weight person of 85kg. Impressive. Also have a big fat subscribe. This channel is awesome.
Every time Henry appears on screen, Carfection has another unforgettable video on its hands.
Henry could have used his nice Stilo helmet, with intercom and all of that.
Nah. That adds 2 kilos man.
Carbon fibre helmet i.e. Bell GP3 adds only 900 grams! :)
Bla
Bla
The music that it produces is the most beautiful symphony!
The induction noise is marvelous
The ...........”GRIN IS INCLUDED FOR FREE".................That says it all👍🇬🇧
I want that Ariel Atom almost as much as I want Henry's hair.
The joie de vivre of Henry, what a tonic.
Bac mono vs this would be a great head 2 head comparison.
HELL YES!!
The Bac Mono is sexier looking. Although, mono sex is not as much fun as having a friend join in.
Another great vid Mr. C. Awesome machine! How many pennies is this new version?
The look on his face, pure joy/pleasure. Sorry they chose to go turbo. The sound of its supercharger was always one of its best attributes. Fun thing, this.
What an epic car. I need it in my life
Great video as usual Henry!
I wonder how many flies he eat filming this! 😆 Stirling work guys... keep them coming
Lol every time there was a drive by shot with Henry grinning and his hair going mental I just laughed
The unending smiles TELL the story well.
What a great review love the car and brilliant presenter thanks henry .
I am french, but i think you are the best car reviewer on screen
Henry! Start your own channel!
Every car guy will follow you!
Great work Henry! Wonderful stuff
Well. People say that Honda does not make a 2 seater RWD sports car anymore.. I suppose this is the answer then.
They made the s2000 that never worked, nothing since, and nothing prior in my lifetime. There was the NSX, but it was really slow and also didn't run.
Henry - great review of my dream car :) - is the Ariel Atom available in Canada do you know?
That really is from the Dark Side of the Force when it's being propelled by Darth Vader himself!
I was wondering when Ariel was going to use this engine! Literally yesterday I was imagining what it would be like if it was swapped into a series 2 Elise. Awesome engine, awesome car.
Love my Atom2. Thousands of miles..thousands of laps..truly a dream come true. More like a 4 wheel bike without the risk of injury.
The return of the k20 to this road legal kart
He's got one great big smile the whole time
Funny how even just sounds can bring back memories. This turbo setup sounds EXACTLY like my former project car. R.I.P. mazdaspeed protege, you were too good for this world 🥺 🤧
Oh man, I would love to go to work in this. Awesome job, guys!
This gave me og Top Gear vibes. More vids like this one please and thank you.
So...Henry with this atom and Alex with his Morgan, come on Carfection lets get that collab vid!!
I had plenty of fun on an experience day with an Atom 3, this will be another level of mental!!
Wonderful film Henry. I dont think I'll ever be lucky enough to pilot one of these gems, but one day I hope to build or attain something that is similar enough and provides that same visceral feeling.
This vehicle is on my bucket list.
I love the fact, that this is the easiest to clean car in the world. If you have a snack while sitting in your car, dust and crumbs will just disappear with the wind. Brilliant idea by Ariel.
I started viewing carfection only because of this guy right here. Ne hard feelings mate. It is as alluring as it look
I want this car...and the perfect weather and windy roads to go with it!
How would one wash this car?
Same as a motorcycle. Hot soapy water , soft brush and a cloth.
One would get the staff to do it.
Amazing question
I was thinking the seats could have been better and then realised the weather factor
@@48Boxer ...and a snorkel lol
After the original top gear casts, I like car reviews by this man.
...the fun of this vehicle - you expressed extremely well - I got it entirely! I'll have to get one of these now...
Nice report , on the new Ariel, sounds epic ,with the turbo , would like to see paddle shift ,as well , great 👍
I would personally take a super over a turbo, and keep the front and rear spoiler, but I like the new look of the intake and seats.
Awesome review ! Love the new atom !
I just have one question regarding the tires. I thought the Avon ZZRs were no longer road legal (at least in europe) du to anti pollution restrictions.
As someone who has rode motorcycles for a couple decades, I recommend some better eye protection next time. It just takes one piece of something to blind you mid corner and then you’re off the road. Great review :)
50% of the time I had no clue what he was saying. Due to the noise BUT I was just smiling while watching lol. It seems like a fun car!
How come ur the glasses stay in place?
They're superglued to his nose 😉
NASA green screen conspiracy.
Levirries Yeah it is. But its removable.
I enjoyed watching, thanks! Can you let us know which roads this was filmed on please?
Henry is one of the luckiest man to drive all these fascinating machines.
I cant imagine any car could ever be more fun to drive than something like this
I've been in love with the Atom and desperately wanting one, ever since the first one appeared. I think I want it now more than ever. The one thing I would complain about is the blowoff valve dumping to atmosphere. I'd much prefer a recirculating diverter valve. I just associate that "whoosh" sound with unnecessarily lost boost and then turbo lag.
Wow. I was literally about to type "that sounds JUST like my civic type R" and in seconds he says that the engine is from a civic type R. Well that explains it.
Where was this filmed? Beautiful landscape!
Thank goodness it's Henry
I wonder how long the wait is to get one of these in North America? I have about 90% talked myself into ordering one but I'm curious how long the wait would be
Henry, Jethro, and Chris need to have a full show together. Top Gear I hope you're listening
Those turbo noises are glorious
Best video up to now dude
This thing SOUNDS...RIDICULOUS!! SO AWESOME!!
"470M"
It's like a car company is speaking my native tongue, which I havent used in years. A wonderful cherry on top to a wonderful example of engineering for the road.
Never mind the car, what’s that road called, looks great fun , is it in Wales ?
When is the all electric Ariel Atom going to come out??
How does this car compare to the 3 series? I hear people saying that the 3 is better, thats why their values went up. Do you believe this is true?
I need one in my life!!! Let's start saving