Light weight + lots of power = speed. A simple formula that usually results in either a) a heavy car with lots of power, or b) a light car with good power. And for good reason, as too much power with too little weight could be disastrous for some more, shall we say, unskilled drivers.
However, in rare instances some choose to take it to the extreme. In which case we have the following to offer: the Ariel Atom 500, which weighs 1,102 pounds and sports a 2.4 liter, 500hp V8. The engine is a marvel in itself, achieving peak power at 10,000 rpm.
Conservative estimates put performance from 0-60 under 3 seconds and 0-100 in seven seconds which shifting through a sequential six speed gearbox. For those brave enough to own or drive one, pricing and availability haven't yet been announced.
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