Ariel Atom 3
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 74 public sales of the Ariel Atom 3. The records run from May 2018 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 11 sold at a median of $70,500. The Shifty Estimate for the 3S is $73,500.
Versions
About the Ariel Atom 3
- Built
- 2007 to 2018
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Roadster
- Engine
- Supercharged I4, 2.0L
- Power
- 365 hp
- 0 to 60
- 2.6 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
The Ariel Atom 3 was built from 2007 to 2018.
The Atom, the most traded version: The original Ariel Atom redefined the track day experience with its radical exoskeleton design and mind-bending power-to-weight ratio. Built in tiny numbers at Ariel's Somerset workshop, this supercharged 2.0-liter rocket delivered hypercar acceleration at a fraction of the cost. With just 1,200 pounds to motivate, the Honda-sourced engine's 245 hp felt like double that figure. The Atom's exposed mechanicals and complete lack of creature comforts weren't compromises—they were the point. These early examples represent the purest expression of Simon Saunders' vision before regulations and refinement crept in. Today, clean examples command strong prices as collectors recognize the Atom's influence on the lightweight sports car renaissance.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Ariel Atom 3 cost?
In the past 12 months, 11 sold at a median of $70,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $41,000 and $72,500. The Shifty Estimate is $73,500.
What is a Ariel Atom 3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the 3S is $73,500. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Ariel Atom 3 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $111,000, for a 2014 Ariel Atom at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Jun 30, 2026. It showed 4,000 miles.
How many Ariel Atom 3 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 74 public sales since May 2018. 11 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $76,501 on Sep 11, 2026.
Where do Ariel Atom 3 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 15 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (3), Barrett-Jackson (1) and PistonHeads (1).
How many miles do Ariel Atom 3 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 16 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 4,800 miles. The lowest showed 162 miles and the highest 19,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Ariel Atom 3 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Ariel Atom 3. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.