We’ve already seen some of the cool things British auto manufacturer Ariel can make. Whether it’s the impressive Ariel Atom high performance car, or the versatile Ariel Ace motorbike, the brand prides itself in the unique vehicles it creates, and has once again achieved this feat with the unveiling of the Nomad off-roader.
Similarly to the ultra-light Atom, the Nomad features a visible tubular steel frame, which is laser-cut, CNC-machined, bronze-welded and phosphate- and powder-coated, following Ariel’s philosophy of “less is more.” Thanks to this and its fully adjustable wishbone suspension incorporating long-travel Bilstein shocks and Eibach variable springs, the Nomad is the vehicle for off-road enthusiasts, especially those who want something really special.
Like all of Ariel’s creations, each Nomad will be handbuilt by a single technician, making each vehicle a personal and unique project. Also, this process allows the customer to actually communicate with the technician, getting involved in the process in a way few other manufacturers allow.
The lightweight 1,477-pound Nomad comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder iVTEC engine borrowed from Honda and modified to output 235 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed transmission with hydraulic clutch and a limited slip differential. This allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph.
Ariel plans to build around 100 of these vehicles at Somerset, in southwestern England, every year. Prices for the Nomad start at £27,500 before taxes, which is about $42,000.
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