BAC has just unveiled its new generation
Mono single-seater supercar, powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
inline unit, producing 332 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Thanks
to a power-to-weight ratio of 582 PS per tonne, the new Mono, which by the way
is road legal, is capable of accelerating from zero to 96 km/h in just
2.7 seconds. As for the price, that’ll be a hefty £ 165,950 (US$ 212,000).
This new model, tipping the scales at just
570 kg, also marks the first time that a Mono meets the latest
stringent EU6D emissions and drive-by noise regulations.
BAC has taken a whole new approach to
designing the Mono, compared to the first-generation model. The goal here was
to achieve a more “organic, lighter aesthetic,” through the imposing shark
nose. Other design features include the centrally-mounted headlights, new LED
lights, twin-strut wing mirrors, a narrower tail, a 20 mm reduction in height and a 25 mm increase in length over the
first-gen car. Inside, there’s an even lighter carbon fiber steering wheel, as
well as optional carbon side panels.
In terms of construction, the new Mono
features graphene-enhanced carbon fiber throughout, which enhances the
structural properties of the carbon, making body panels lighter and stronger,
with improved mechanical and thermal performance. Meanwhile, lighter AP Racing
brake calipers and a new carbon floor were carried over from the Mono R, to go
with the optional carbon-ceramic brakes.
Then there’s the driving experience, which
has been improved thanks to the lower center of gravity, while the battery has
been moved to the center of the car for optimum balance. Other novelties
include better suspension geometry and two-way adjustable dampers.
