carwow is back with a light-versus-brawny showdown that couldn't have been any closer in the quarter mile. Representing all cars light and nimble, the Ariel Atom 4R is no Miata but a different animal ...

Which is quicker in a straight line between a V8-powered sedan and BMW's insanely capable M3 with the Competition package and xDrive all-wheel drive? As you might have already guessed, the Bavarian ...

According to most sources, only 55 examples of this race-ready dragster were ever produced.