BAC Mono - a new British single-seater supercar hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds - AllCarIndex
Briggs Automotive Company is a new British company which has an objective to find its niche mong the other superlightweight sportscars. Their first single-seater supercar model, respectively named Mono is a Cosworth-engined beast. Its mid-mounted 2.3-liter engine develops 280 hp at 7700 rpm and the same amount of torque at 6000 rpm.
Mono utilizes steel safety cell around which a carbon fiber composite bodywork is built. The BAC engineers have achieved a result of an extreme weight. Their creation weighs only 540 kg!
Automobile features a fully-adjustable pushrod suspension. Its damping elements are made by SACHS Racing.
35 units of this new British supercar will be built this year for a price starting at £66,625. 10 examples are already presold.
Official website: www.bac-mono.com
Technical specifications:
Vehicle Specification
Dimensions and Weight
Overall width 1800mm
Overall length 3952mm
Height 1110mm
Wheelbase 2565mm
Ground clearance 100 mm (f) 110 mm (r)
Kerb weight 540kg
Power to weight 520 bhp per tonne
Weight distribution f/r 48% / 52%
Engine
Type 4 cylinder, in-line
Installation Mid longitudinal rwd
Total displacement 2300cc
Maximum Power 280 bhp at 7700rpm
Maximum Torque 280 Nm at 6000rpm
Tyres and Wheels
Tyres (f) Kumho V70a 205/40 R17
Tyres (r) Kumho V70a 245/40 R17
Wheels (f) O.Z. Racing HRT alloy 7.5j x 17in
Wheels (r) O.Z. Racing HRT alloy 8.5j x 17in
Performances
Maximum speed 170 mph
0-60 mph 2.8 secs
Vehicle Construction
Vehicle construction Carbon composite, FIA compliant safety structure
Suspension
Suspension (f & r) Twin wishbone, push rod adjustable anti-roll bar
Dampers Sachs Racing
Brakes
Brakes AP Racing, 295 mm ventilated discs, crossed drilled (f & r)
Electronics
Electronics Gems EM40
Gearbox
Gearbox Hewland FTR, 6 speed sequential, LSD semi-auto paddle shift
Price
Total £66,625 + local taxes
