BAC has shipped the first unit of the Mono R to its owner in Europe, and it boasts a unique livery inspired by the PlayStation racing series ‘WipEout’. Created in collaboration with the video game’s co-creator and designer Nick Burcombe and graphic designer Eddie Wainwright, it took over 10 days to perfect.
The bespoke looks combine the classic
FEISAR (Federal European Industrial Science and Research – one of the most
famous teams featured in WipEout) colors of white, yellow and blue,
complemented by visible carbon fiber.
A limited production model of just 30
units, the Mono R was sold out before its 2019 presentation despite the steep
starting price of £ 190,950 (US$ 249,198). The one-seater supercar is a bit smaller
than the regular Mono and packs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine co-developed
with Mountune.
The naturally aspirated unit produces 340
HP, a 35-horsepower improvement, rocketing the 555-kg – down 25 kg – weighing Mono R to 96 km/h in 2.5
seconds and up to 274 km/h.
