Ariel Atom V8 10,600rpm

The Ariel Atom’s V8 is a 3.0-litre unit developed from a pair of Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines spliced on a common crankshaft. This explains why peak torque arrives at 7750rpm. If you opt for the marginally more road-biased road-track model, the rev limit is set at 10,500rpm – 100rpm less than the road-race version. Weighing in at just 550kg, the car can shoot from 0-62mph in just 2.3sec, and it’s quicker to 100mph than the Bugatti Veyron.