Winterhalter has a well-deserved reputation in DIY automobile circles; he once built a replica Lotus 7 for $2500. His take on the Ariel Atom, however, was a little more ambitious.
The 57-year-old maker designed the frame by scaling photographs and the component makeup by studying manufacturer specifications. Then he set to work, 1,900 man hours of it spread over 28 months to create an exact replica.
- Rear, mid-mounted transverse engine and five-speed transaxle
- Engine: D17A2 SOHC, VTEC, 127 HP, 114 lb-ft
- Steel round tube drawn over mandrel space frame
- Wheelbase: 89 inches
- Weight: 1,100 pounds
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph, 5.0 seconds
It has cleared pre-inspection and is set to be street legal in the not too distant future. [Riding Eagle via Bornrich]
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Tags: ariel atom, Design, DIY, sports cars, Transportation
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May 27, 2009 at 1:23 pm
“My artist/DIY friend Brook Halvorson is collaborating on a Lotus inspired, Volvo powered, low-cost Lotus 7 replica that they have dubbed “The Votus.” The car is powered by an early 70’s Volvo 1800 (2 litre, 4 cyl.) drivetrain (hence the name Votus). This merry group of tinkerers have put together their cool ride from scratch (not from a kit!), and I think Brook has done a great job of documenting the process with his unique humor.” – http://www.corvidcreations.com/votus/
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