Author Topic: Q858 - solved - Nissan Bladeglider prototype based on Ariel Atom  (Read 471 times)

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Re: Q858
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2014, 05:27:33 PM »
Definitely looks like a modified Ariel Atom.

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Re: Q858
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2014, 06:01:22 AM »
I believe it is a Nissan. It actually is a (very) modified Atom in basic, but this can tilt in corners, like a Carver One. It was made last year I think

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Re: Q858
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2014, 11:09:51 AM »
Very good - yes, it's a proof-of-concept experiment by Nissan for its Bladeglider. They took an Ariel Atom and made its front track very much narrower - apparently it handles better than the original Atom!