Exomotive Exocet Is America’s Ariel Atom Counterpart And It Uses A Front-Mounted Miata Engine

Many automakers these days are putting out specials that aim to be a car you can take to the racetrack and drive home when you’re done, but this 2018 Exomotive Exocet listed for sale on Cars & Bids takes that philosophy to a different level.

The Exocet is a kit car, and this one was built in 2018 using a 2001 Mazda Miata as a donor car. The Miata had 80,000 miles (128,748 km) on the odometer when it went under the knife, and since then it’s traveled another 3,200 miles (5,150 km). It keeps the Mazda drivetrain and electrical system, with the rest being comprised of Exomotive’s own parts, resulting in a car that’s about 800 lb (363 kg) lighter than the NB Miata it’s based on.

The car is assembled around a bronze powder-coated metal frame, and the minimal amount of bodywork it does have is painted black. Up front is a hefty lip spoiler, while out back sits a rear wing sourced from a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. The Exocet also features a Porsche Speedster plexiglass windshield, LED headlights, carbon fiber mirrors, Flyin’ Miata V-Maxx coilovers, and 16-inch Konig Ultra Racing wheels wrapped in Toyo R888 tires.

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As is to be expected with a car like this, the interior is quite bare. Really all there is to it is the Miata’s gauge cluster, a set of Tillett carbon fiber racing seats, Corbeau harnesses, a quick-release NRG Innovations steering wheel, and a JVC head unit. Aside from that, there’s a floor, a carbon fiber dashboard, and that’s it. Surprisingly though, this car actually seems to have some storage space, with what appears to be a full-width “trunk” in the form of a parcel shelf sitting just behind the driver.

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Powering the Exocet is the Miata’s 1.8-liter inline-four engine. In stock form, it’s good for 142 hp (144 PS / 106 kW) and 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) of torque, but this one benefits from a Track Dog Racing MP62 supercharger and Enthuza Car exhaust system. There’s no word on how much it’s making now, but needless to say there should be some notable gains. The boosted engine drives the rear wheels via the Miata’s five-speed manual transmission, which has been fitted with a short-throw shifter.