SURVIVAL MODE!🤯 MODIFIED ARIEL ATOM 4 // Nürburgring

[@hardtobearit]

you know misha shit himself at 21:26

[@mgcharoudin]

Yeeeep

[@thedevilcomes2011]

@@mgcharoudin 7min 58 roughly on that last lap.. not a bad effort for a little atom

[@Jb001jb]

🐻

[@WaldemarPerezJr]

The audio in Lap 2 was fine. I just put on a Fan and it almost felt like I was there. LOL 😅🤣

[@nikkel6793]

theres a reason its called the ariel

[@e36_323ti]

That mic did an absolutely phenomnal job! As always Im very impressed how fast you adapt to a new car!

[@thompsond6380]

Yep fancy mic worth it 👌👌

[@Rullet]

Yessss!!! I’m wondering to know what did he use to record the sound 🙌🙌🙌

[@xavierbocchini2401]

Visiblement un petit diable cette Ariel ! Bravo MISHA 👏

[@sylvainjamais904]

That felt intense and those wastegate whistles are addictive

[@aj24z42]

That’s blow off valve my friend wastegate releases the excess pressure pre turbo mainly they’re put back into the exhaust which is a recirculating wastegate and you won’t hear much/if any noise from it but sometimes you have what’s called a screamer or dump pipe that dumps the air and makes the screaming sound on the other hand the blow off valve releases the air built up in the turbo when you come off throttle hence the chirping sounds sorry for the rant just trying to explain as simple and best I can

[@sylvainjamais904]

@@aj24z42 I stand corrected

[@NeFjuS]

wastegate is more of a super charger thing, this is just a blowoff :)

[@aj24z42]

@@NeFjuS superchargers don’t require wastegates as they’re driven by the crank not exhaust gases it’s essentially a naturally aspirated engine with more air capacity

[@drogenfeld]

@@NeFjuS wastegates redirect exhaust gas to regulate how much boost a turbo makes. Literally zero connection to superchargers.

[@Kenny-Somafunk]

Nice correction on the 3rd lap jump, very well caught 😅. You should wear a heart rate monitor and overlay the bpm, I’d bet it was pretty raised on that final lap. (I wore a heart rate monitor whilst rally navigating for a mate, had spike from 120bpm immediately to 217bpm on one very close oh my f#@k moment)

[@matthewreid6495]

This is actually a cool thought. Would love to see this in future videos! Misha always looks so calm though, especially driving a slower car.

[@mouadbabaahmed]

Good idea , makes for some unique content

[@Leotheleprachaun]

Christ 217😳😳 how long did you lay on the ground afterwards contemplating life?😂

[@kurtwubbels3969]

Holy... I started watching this on my phone and immediately paused it, switched to a TV with a proper surround system to appreciate it. The new mic -- absolutely worth it. Who needs pedal cam when you have pedal audio? Best, most-engaging onboard of the season by a mile. Loved it.

[@michaelladue5066]

That thing was mental ...makes all the right sounds...and man...what a ride...👏

[@Tjescoo]

I love the way we hear your throttle inputs (or rather... outputs?) through this waste gate. Pretty immersive and a great camera angle!

[@DriftNick]

It's not the wastegate as that is exhaust side, the sound is from the compressor side and it's turbo flutter/surge, as he lifts off the throttle boost pressure is still high but flow into the engine is reduced so the surge happens.

[@Tjescoo]

@@DriftNick Cool, I didn't know and saw waste gate being used in another comment. Either way, it sounds awesome!

[@kylemarsden3595]

​@@DriftNick is surge also occurring under load when engine can't swallow all the boost so compressor is chopping the air instead of pushing it

[@n7narcosis]

The turbo noises on this are HEAVEN!

[@demago96]

These vibrations created some kind of Need for Speed "speed" effect, and sound is amazing as well

[@Sebaberthier]

The induction and turbo noises should be your intro sound track for now on🙏🏼😍

[@banovsky]

Wild! I’ve driven an Atom on the racetrack here in Canada (Ecotec engine) and it was intense…could not imagine just hopping into an Atom and going for a Ring lap! I experienced the helmet issue also, but not at those speeds ;) As always, Misha, glad you’ve made it through safely. I’d love to see someone hand you the keys to a Light Car Company Rocket or an early Lotus 7. Great content and storytelling as always 😊

[@alanthecat59]

BRC mono please

[@lupo5184]

@@alanthecat59, yes!

[@paulgilbert9346]

What a sublime and visceral experience you had! Being able top see the front wheels all the time makes a huge difference. Your ability to adapt is perfect. Thanks Misha!!

[@kurtwheller6295]

Omg the sound quality. This is now definitely a Vip experience 🔥🔥🔥

[@nass419]

Best video so far that shows the sense of speed. Watching it was scary and and I couldn't imagine how fast those GT3 are going around the ring.

[@keezy077]

Probably one of the most horrifying but fun drives Misha has done this year.

[@kobie4833]

That was perfect @misha , the waste-gate(blow off valve )sound and how you drove that was amazing. Camera view too was on point

[@grimmig13]

oh... ° 3° You finally got to ride the Atom! 🎉 Nice blowoff sound btw, fluffy mic did a phenomenal job!

[@loslogo]

The sound of this this is unreal. Favourite car you’ve driven on the channel for me by far.

[@Inazuma68]

Boy that intake noise and turbo flatter 🙌 Mic did def. a good job and was well placed

[@UguisuAnko12]

Love that turbo flutter sound and BOV!!! Also I do really love cars like this!!! Power to weight ratio ftw!!! Nice drive my man!!!!

[@rereg543]

Seeing the front suspension move as you went through the carousel was pretty great.

[@dielaughing73]

And during some upshifts

[@wessen666]

i loved the audio with the more expensive mic, it blocks the wind as if its nothing(assuming it hasn;'t been done in post), not to mention the details it give in lows, mids and highs on all fronts

[@nuirueu]

The induction and turbo noises actually make the car sound alive!. Great video.

[@karlkrul9031]

These things are made just down the road from me, adds a bit of variety seeing an atom or nomad about on the roads. Great drive as always Misha!

[@pistonfury]

I Love this angle where i see the steering wheel and foot paddles nearly from your eyes! keep this view!

[@ericpisch2732]

No ABS / traction / stability, manual box and a higher power to weight ratio than a vayron and Misha is driving super smooth 😅

[@deekamikaze]

I was binging your videos and wondered why I haven't seen the Ariel atom, clicked home and this popped up. Heck yeah this is gonna be awesome!

[@Btk780]

Loved this video u could feel the speed and the vibration just adds to it. Super intense

[@ezequieldearriba8323]

The sound of that turbo!!! ❤

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

Awesome. The sound is addictive. Such a good lap. Nice one man. 🔥✌

[@OrdinaryCarGuy]

The engine noises are just next level.🤤Well done for adapting with the car and the camera and mic. Just phenomenal 🙌

[@Kenettino]

I drove few laps in a 2.0 supercharged atom few years back on old airbase made racetrack. It was a mind blowing experience, and would love to buy one someday.

[@sighheinrich]

Sick :D I've always thought about the Ariel Atom as the closest a car can come to a motorcycle. A bit scary and frightening and making you feel things, be in the element, concentrate :)

[@spinracing]

The clear audio was great to hear the nuances of some of your finer control in the tricky corners. Dancing the throttle and the turbo talking to you. But I am super happy you included the gopro mic only.. as it truly gives perspective to the speeds, and wind noise that I am sure was more like what you were hearing in the helmet at high speeds. Another excellent video Thanks Misha!

[@bozzy-101]

I drove a none-supercharged Ariel Atom around Oulton Park. It was visceral to say the least! I remember aiming at “the tree” over the crest just after druids and thinking it was absolute lunacy! No driver aids + cold tyres and brakes certainly sharpens the senses!!

[@IamnotClarissaOakes]

Oh that was so good. The Atom was what I wanted on the Misha bucket list. Ariel 4 too, I think, which apparently means better cornering. Super car. Super drive. Thank you.

[@Goobermint]

the hisses and rattles are so beautiful in that car. ive never heard such a pleasing rev and those pumps are talking.

[@Mikey___]

ALL the choo choo noises for that monster, looked like a wild lap

[@spiesonmars]

Simply awesome! That car is probably the most fun you can have on the ring!

[@BIGMSB]

Insane Misha 😳

[@mgcharoudin]

When we repeat?🔥

[@VampyrMygg]

The mic is definitely worth it, the other lap with the standard mic was mostly variations of whoosh sounds from the turbo or the wind. :P And it dang it looks so fast! no idea what speed it actually is, but it looks almost fast forwarded in places, and still a line of Porsches went by, makes ya realize just how quick those Porches go. Not that I should be shocked about it, the one time I got to visit the Nürburgring, we went to look at the track nearby the diner where you can turn off the track, the bit you always say to be careful in case of emergency vehicles pulling onto track there, and watching the corners there my heart was in my throat watching some of the Porsches as they entered corners at a speed that almost didn't make sense to my brain, and for some reason it was only the Porsches I reacted to with amazement at the speed. (I was there in 2016, so might have been different then which cars were popular on track.) Also, I feel almost every car you're driving recently is RHD, just how many Brits are over there with their cars? Soon you'll be so used to RHD you start messing up in LHD cars as you're not used to them. :P And I wonder how different the Ariel Atom V8 would be, is it slower due to weight despite more power? less agile? or is it a monster? I'd say hope someone brings one for you to test, but you seemed almost nervous about this one? Though maybe that could change with a mirror mod, to give more confidence in what's going on around you.

[@xXxH8TERxXx]

@21:26 😵💪🏻 Big mic sounds 👌🏻

[@Pawliukaz]

2:02 "went so fast that the mirrors folded" lol good one Misha :D

[@JNatella]

The Atom4 is the softer version of the Atom3, and I love my 3. I actually like it more. Car was a handful before I got it aligned properly, but now it's by far the most enjoyable car I own on the track.

[@xthilox]

what an amazing Sound! Excellent Job!! You found the right spot to put in the Mic ;-) 👍🏻 And good driving also of course ;) must be a very cool feeling topless :D

[@rcncableguy]

For me, this best represents what you do and feel like almost being there. Reminded me of why I sold my motorcycle too but what a rush. Unreal wow the whole way and thankful for life afterward!

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was really fantastic to watch! It gave such a clear view, even with the vibrations from the car but of the turning in points! Just delicious! 😊😉🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@alltechforfun]

OMG... the feeling of speed in this thing must be amazing :D Shakiness of camera and sound of turbo and... breaks? That's like Ludicrous Speed from Space Balls itself...

[@johnwallace520]

I have driven these a few times and totally love the Ariel Atom. A real raw experience but much more modern feeling than a Caterham. Brave drive taking it on the 'Ring though Misha.

[@acalthu]

The best lap video was also the best video imo. The onboard mic provides the same kind of sensory overload that driving a car like that surely gives at those speeds.

[@LDNBikes]

Thats an incredible car but also highlights how great a gt3rs is, as 4 of them managed to overtake which is very impressive

[@sSW-nu1lb]

yep -not going to rush this one Misha. This 22:39 needs to be properly studied - not often that we get to see this car, and getting ragged . love the engine overboost noises. big thanks

[@sresto7943]

Great drive, big boy pants with no driver aids, was that opposite lock at 21.25 with a bit of a jump, Atoms are fun and great drive. Now will someone give Misha a Caterham for a spin !

[@BenjaminStubbs]

Dude that is so cool. This is why we are car guys, because of the variety between cars, it's insane!

[@timfry2295]

That was the most epic video I’ve seen you do for a while Misha. Not that I haven’t enjoyed all the other ones but I’ve got to say this was just amazing 👍.

[@williamkgmr]

That was great! The camera angle and probably the absence of the windshield really showed all the elevation changes.

[@Baksteen_Express]

The supercharger noise almost gives it another dimension. Because you can actually hear your throttle position based on the blow-off noises and the fluttering of the valve when not giving full throttle. And great vid as always Misha!

[@kieranodonnell640]

Turbo but I agree 👍

[@DriftNick]

It's turbo flutter not the blow off valve fluttering, the car does have a blow off valve but the main sound you are hearing is turbo flutter then a slight delay before the blow off valve opens.

[@Priapos93]

Wow! What a machine! Your face after the laps was priceless. You gotta know it's getting serious when the owner packs a second full set of tires.

[@softweapons]

love the B rolls in the beginning, nice addition to intro! The blur is cause by low shutter speed on the gopro.

[@monkeyofspice]

Love this video, love the intensity and rawness. Driver excuses accepted 😉. Love the sound too, adds to the rawness of the experience.

[@GEARED_MrLucas]

Loved that! Absolutely rapid! Great driving and great video 💙Can't beat an experience of an Ariel Atom, old or new... They're all mental!

[@KurtVW]

I both love and hate that the video was so shaky.. I want it smoother, but the jitter makes it extra raw. Great vid, nice audio work. Car sounds like a living breathing member of the team.

[@alanou]

These cars are intimidating. I do drive an Atom 2 300 and it took me a couple of track days to be able to wide open throttle... now I just want more (do have around 360hp now). This second lap feels so much faster than the first one too, nice job !

[@alexbrewer3675]

Those chirps and tweets from the turbo are soo satisfying. N/A lover saying this .....

[@marcos4lves]

Man, i love the Atom such a great machine to track days

[@williamhayashi2190]

That is a very well placed camera!! It feels so immersive. Great audio too.

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

That looked a proper rush 🔥🔥

[@jrs86]

What we have here, ladies and gentlemen, is the entire Parseltongue dictionary recited both forwards AND backwards. Truly astonishing, the work you've done with this ancient language. The community owes you its praissssssssssssssssss ssssssss ss s se.

[@stoneeh]

Sick. Wouldn't be surprised to see you inside a BAC Mono either soon.

[@asian_raisin]

That is insane how fast this car is! Absolutely amazing!

[@projector4511]

It would be nice to see you try on the Nurnburgring the Radical with the dual Hayabusa V8 screaming to 11k rpm.

[@Madpegasusmax]

that turbo and wastegate are sooo nice , and it's getting at warp speed so light bends ... ,and you should have rolled up the windows on the 2nd lap, it's quite "windy" :3

[@a1oh]

Wow awesome car, awesome driving, awesome video! Would have loved to hear more about your impression of the car's handling and characteristics after the laps. Can't wait to see what other content you have on the way for us!

[@adrianreyno1]

That little car is so nice. That is as close to open wheel driving. I would like to take that to Laguna Secca and Buttonwillow.

[@mikeh.748]

We got enough turbo flutter and swoosh sounds for the whole season. What is that yellow dial looking thing on the center of dashboard, a shock adjustment? Excellent video Misha.

[@stuartjohnston7364]

Love this car! I like just down the road from the HQ and feel proud to see you at the wheel!

[@AndrewTSq]

never had a ride in one of these, but in a copy of a Lotus Super Seven, which is kind of the same idea, that was both the most scary ride ive ever done, and probably one of the best ones aswell.

[@mdub048]

I really enjoyed (prefer, even) the uncluttered full screen view of the lap. The wastegate blow-off sound track alone is worth the price of admission. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@emojiman4560]

I find myself aiming for the markers from the Video you did with the Racecar Lady the other day... Thank You Professor...

[@thomaskjer2667]

A lap and ALL the turbo sound 🙌🏼

[@Blazs120gl]

5:07 It sounds like sometimes the turbo sees some slight compressor surge under load (fluttering in mid RPM while not lifting) while accelerating from lower gears. Maybe the boost targets are a bit too high? It may not be audible in a helmet but I'd check it. Better safe than sorry.

[@Buck3366]

I picked up on it straight away and there’s a loud screech at times like it’s out of balance and fouling.

[@davedree]

Exactly that, I picked up on it straight away, to me sounded like a slight air leak in the system but def surging! , also it sounds like the boost weans right off from say 4k to the shift point. 15. 38 - 15.42 is best example of surging It didn't seem that quick, when you consider power to weight as well.

[@thedingothatateyourbaby9811]

But it sounds so so good haha.

[@macbitz]

Wow, what a visceral experience. Thank you for this video!

[@locoo300883]

What a driver!!!!!! Listen to that throttle control❤❤❤❤ amazing

[@JDPlonk]

I think that there was no better place to put the GoPro than right next to the intake. Genuinely awesome experience just to watch. Can’t imagine being in the car

[@Luuc91]

Hi Misha! I see you forgot to mount the aerodynamic fins on your GoPro. Should give you 2 seconds a lap :) Great experience to watch, thanks for the footage!

[@moparedtn]

Misha is living the life, man....living the life. 🙂 Say, my 1968 Plymouth GTX has Bilstein shocks on it. Think it will handle like the Atom? - Ed on the Ridge

[@nickmarwood868]

Misha that was amazing drive you left me speachless😮 that was an impressive lap, what I’d give to be sat in that car next to you😎💪 keep up the hard work amazing driving🔥🔥

[@tobyticehurst]

Firstly, much respect on showing us your mistakes (driver excuses) and keeping it real. Secondly, hearing the TC duty-cycle through a turbo is a first for me, sounded awesome and lastly, is a request/idea, I and i'm sure many others would love to see a collaboration with yourself and Monky London, heard rumours that he is touring Europe in a drift series this year.

[@sebramski1]

That Turbo sound ! i love it, only way to improve would be a comical dumpvalve like a turkey :P that last lap was pretty smooth indeed !

[@karlbuckley8346]

It would be interesting to see how the Atom would compare to the BAC Mono on the Nordschleife.

[@ozsnowbum]

Mono is a lot quicker

[@chain2001]

Whoa... that is really impressive, always loved this cars from the first time I saw it on Top Gear! Really impressive how it was only Porsches that past!

[@Garage12]

Been on track in the atom 4 and it is surprisingly forgiving and playful once the back let's go, very predictable, superb cars for the money 👌

[@richardowens1100]

I drove my friend Atom 3, absolutely mental machine, got out and was literally shaking! Takes a while to get heat in the front (drove on a cold November day) but these things are like driving a Wasp 😂

[@dobisss_]

Hey, crazy car and maybe it's just me, but at some points it was difficult "feeling" the speed. I am not sure whether it is really feasable, but maybe for similar situations where there is nowhere to mount a camera a digital solution could be used? I have seen some GPS speedos, but I am not sure about their accuracy and later ability to be matched to the footage. Again, likely just a weird idea from a backseat gamer right here. :D Thanks for amazing content, mic difference is impressive.

[@mgcharoudin]

Yes, speedometer is always an important feature in my videos, unfortunately here it was very hars to stick a GoPro next to it and I only had 1 cage mount with me that day :(

[@kcspeed9980]

We race a 92 325is in the us with no abs. It’s cost us on a couple of occasions, honestly it’s not something I like in a car. Great video, great car.

[@TurboPepsi]

Have to say: I kinda loved the 3 porches overtaking u that was a gorgeous sight to behold ^^

[@lapocorenich]

I approve this sick build. 👍🏼

[@lv5multimedia901]

Damn the sounds are soo intoxicating, absolutely love it!!

[@ClevelandBeemer]

That looked like an awesome drive! BTW if you shoot another open cockpit car with the GoPro, the camera has built in GPS speed and G data as well as powerful motion stabilization that would look at bit better.

[@davefellows]

I had the privilege of owning the very first Atom 3 when I lived in the UK. Was such an incredible car. Was hoping to bring it back to NZ but ended up selling it (for £2000 more than I paid for it due to the long wait list). My highlight was driving through the mountain twisties on the way to Nice to watch the Monaco F1.