Atom is a car of great significance in the history of Aston Martin . This car was released in 1939, before the outbreak of World War II.
This is also an Aston Martin that rarely appears in the public eye, and many people even cannot believe that it is an Aston Martin. The Atom body is streamlined, but it doesn't look sporty, and it doesn't seem to have any connection with racing . Instead, it looks more like some kind of creature from an unknown star.
If you look closely, you can see that Atom’s backdoor is very narrow. There are different opinions as to why this is the case. It is said that Sutherland wanted to participate in the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race and needed four doors. There are also legends that it was because of a shortage of materials. Another theory is that Sutherland simply built the car to suit his size.
Atom body is made of aluminum and mounted on a steel tube frame. Front engine, initially 1950cc, 4-cylinder, equipped with two Zenith carburetors. Kotal electromagnetic 4-speed automatic transmission, rear wheel drive .
The car seat uses a hammock-like form similar to that of an airplane. There's even a legend that using the Atom's bucket seats on long drives can miraculously cure back pain.
Sutherland had a keen interest in aircraft and even used aircraft speed sensors in the early stages of development. Sutherland also noted the first test flights of the delta wing in Germany in the early 1930s, which may have led to the emergence of the triangular pattern. The bonnet decoration is also in the shape of a delta wing, which is specially designed for Atom.
The Atom's chassis and engine were inherited from Aston Martin's first model in the David Brown era. This car won the 1948 24 Hours of Spa and became the basis for the DB1.
