An up to date model of the BAC Mono single-seat sports activities automotive was unveiled on Friday in California throughout 2023 Monterey Automobile Week.
The newest Mono retains the shape issue of its predecessors, with the driving force seated within the heart and surrounded by minimal bodywork. Nonetheless, the observe machine has been up to date with extra rounded surfaces, in addition to a brand new rear spoiler that deploys from the rear fenders.
BAC has additionally switched again to a naturally aspirated engine, on this case a 2.5-liter inline-4, much like the engine used within the authentic Mono that launched in 2011. That engine was changed by a 2.3-liter turbo-4 derived from the Ford Mustang EcoBoost in an replace launched in 2020. The brand new 2.5-liter engine makes 311 hp, which is down 21 hp from the earlier turbo engine. That is routed to the rear wheels by a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
With an estimated curb weight of simply 1,257 kilos, the Mono is claimed to ship a sprightly 0-60 mph time of simply 2.7 seconds—the identical because the earlier model. Bodywork made with graphene-infused carbon panels helps obtain that low weight, and BAC additionally claims a 41/59 entrance/rear weight distribution.
The Mono options adjustable pushrod-activated double-wishbone suspension entrance and rear. Modifications to the suspension geometry yielded 50% extra anti-dive on the entrance and 50% extra anti-squat on the rear for elevated physique management, in accordance with the corporate.
Manufacturing has already begun at BAC’s facility in Liverpool, U.Okay. The corporate mentioned it has begun taking orders “from around the globe,” and the primary supply is scheduled for instantly after the revealing.
Pricing wasn’t mentioned, nor was a particular timeline for U.S. availability. The Mono was initially offered within the U.S. by an importer, then BAC established an official U.S. division in 2017.
