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BAC Mono - a new British single-seater supercar hits 60 mph in 2.8 seconds

Mar 14, 2011

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

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