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Written by Jay Leno
"Though not exactly cheap (the Atom costs a cool 88 grand), it is somewhat of a bargain among speedy exotics. It can accelerate faster than cars costing 10 times as much (like the Ferrari Enzo), has catlike reflexes and goes from 60 to 0 in the blink of an eye. What more do you want?"
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MSN UK Cars
Written by Ian Dickson
"...Within an instant my brain has been turned into scrambled egg and we're warping across the Somerset countryside like a low-flying fighter jet. Bury your foot in any gear and the engine responds instantly; I now understand why no supercar would stand a chance against an Atom across roads like these."Click to view the full article at MSN UK Cars
The Times Online
Written by Jeremy Clarkson
"...0-60mph, for instance, is dealt with in just 3.5sec.
If that sounds scary, they’re working on a supercharged version that won’t ripple your face so much as tear it off.
We’re talking motorbike performance here...
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Globe and Mail
Written by Bob English
"It's an absolute blast to drive steering with the precision of a cosmetic surgeon's scalpel (you can watch the wheels clipping apexes through the tubing), cornering virtually dead flat with astonishing grip, and braking with amazing effectiveness. A real thrill ride."
Click to view the full article at the Globe and Mail Online.
Toronto Star
Written by Jim Kinzie
"Thanks to its power-to-weight ratio, this thing launches from rest to 100 km/h in about three seconds, blowing any other production car right off the planet.
That's with the optional 245 horsepower, supercharged 2.0 litre General Motors Ecotec four-cylinder engine. The base 205 hp motor is a little slower; the fire-and-brimstone race-prepped 300-horse version even faster."