carwow is back with a light-versus-brawny showdown that couldn't have been any closer in the quarter mile. Representing all cars light and nimble, the Ariel Atom 4R is no Miata but a different animal ...

Frankly, even among car enthusiasts, Ariel isn't a particularly well-known brand. That Top Gear meme is more than 20 years old now, and horrifying as that is, it's also a sign of the times. Ariel has ...