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The Ariel Atom

The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car made by the Ariel Motor Company, and has received great media interest. In 2004 it was tested by Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC motoring television programme Top Gear, where it lapped their test track faster than, most notably, a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 and a Porsche Carrera GT. 

Requirements
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Fast manufacture of parts
  • Fast material response times


Amber Solution
  • Rapi-Ply system allowed quick build-up of thickness where required
  • 8020 prepreg for excellent, UV-stable finish without the need for refinishing



Products Utilized

8020 Rapi-Core
A low weight, low density core material.... ...
8020 Rapi-Ply
Structural system.... ...
8020 Surface Film
Produces a pin-hole free laminate with a stable sandable surface finish.... ...
Multipreg 8020
Excellent balance of mechanical properties. This resin system has been developed to offer long out-l... ...
SC 8020A
An unsupported epoxy resin film incorporating low density microspheres. SC 8020 can be supplied on a... ...