Jeremy Clarkson called the Atlantique "like having your own personal jet fighter" on Top Gear in 1992, naming it one of the two most exciting sports cars of its era — yet fewer than 700 were ever sold.
Median 212 hp across 145 similar cars
Lead trim: Atlantique 260 2.8 L turbo PRV V6 (260 PS)
Venturi Atlantique 260Atlantique 260 · 1991–1994
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Venturi Atlantique 260 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactJeremy Clarkson called the Atlantique "like having your own personal jet fighter" on Top Gear in 1992, naming it one of the two most exciting sports cars of its era — yet fewer than 700 were ever sold.
The Venturi Atlantique 260, the original version of Venturi's mid-engined, fibreglass-bodied sports car (1991-2000 overall), was a revised Venturi APC 260 carrying over its 2.8-litre turbocharged PRV V6 at 260 PS (256 hp) but at a reduced 1,110 kg (2,450 lb), giving 167 mph and 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual; wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in), length 4,242 mm (167.0 in), width 1,840 mm (72.4 in), height 1,180 mm (46.5 in). The page relies on a single source.
Collectors Spotted in the Venturi Atlantique Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Venturi Atlantique yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantique 260 2.8 L turbo PRV V6 (260 PS) | 1991–1994 | 2.8 L V6 | 256 hp | — | 5.2 s | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Venturi's Atlantique 300 Biturbo matched the flagship 400 GT's 0-100 km/h sprint of 4.7 seconds — despite giving away a big chunk of horsepower.
Jeremy Clarkson called the Atlantique "like having your own personal jet fighter" on Top Gear in 1992, naming it one of the two most exciting sports cars of its era — yet fewer than 700 were ever sold.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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