Meet the ATS Sport 1000, a 200HP Street-Legal Car that Weighs Under 500 Kg


Italy’s Automobili Turismo Sport (ATS for short) is a car manufacturer founded by Ferrari F1 engineers in 1962. According to the company, the philosophy behind ATS’ cars is that supercar performance can be achieved by using light materials and compact, high performance engines.

ATS says that's what the new Sport 1000 is all about. Its chassis is made of stainless steel, paneled in aluminum, and only weighs 55kg (121 lbs) while the body, completely removable in 5 minutes, is made of GRP and weighs 57 kg (125 lbs). The car is available on the market in both FIA/CSAI compliant race and road legal licensed versions.

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