BAC MONO
The single central-seat gave our designers and project
engineers the ultimate blank canvas on which to assemble their dream. The
organic, enclosed front and exposed mechanical rear typifies the unique
appearance of Mono. The design aesthetic is intended to combine sculpted,
sleek, organic forms to provide an emotional, human connection juxtaposing the
technical, mechanical elements of the car.
While this vision runs throughout Mono's appearance it was
fundamental to designers that form follow function on all aspects of the car.
The necessity to gain access to the central driving position and adjustable
dampers as well as providing clean airflow to the radiators and engine are just
some of the factors on which Mono's architecture is built.
Above
all else Mono has been designed to optimise the driving position – in the
middle, central to the wheels, and the balance of the car.
Mono
is constructed using high-strength carbon fibre composite around a steel safety
cell. The cell is designed to offer maximum safety featuring a FIA compliant
steel rollover structure, a sophisticated side impact structure and a front
carbon crashbox.
Powering
Mono is a longitudinally mounted 2.3 litre, 280 bhp four cylinder power plant
provided by Cosworth. Coupled to that engine is an F-3 spec 6-speed sequential
gearbox from Hewland.
Suspension
is a fully-adjustable pushrod suspension with damping elements made by SACHS
Racing. Fitted with 295mm ventilated discs, AP Racing brakes provide stopping
power.
Tyre
manufacturer Kumho has used their vast experience in motorsport and road cars
to develop a special rubber compound for Mono, which is designed to work with
the low weight and optimized pushrod suspension.
Mono’s
central driving position makes the driver an integral component of the car,
creating an unparalleled synergy between man and machine. With this in mind,
each customer is fitted for his or her seat, pedal reach and preferred driving
position.
