See and feel what it’s like to drive a BAC Mono. XCAR

The guys at XCARFilms take the BAC Mono for a spin, and invite you to jump on-board.

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“We were lucky enough to get one of the world’s first press drives on public roads, and it’s an experience that’s haunted me ever since. And now…we’re back.”

As curtain raisers for the BAC Mono go, it’s a pretty good one. Though the British-based Briggs Automotive Company is still less than five years old, its flagship trackday weapon has established an endearing reputation against the Caterham Sevens and the KTM X-Bows of this world. Equipped as it is with a 2.3-litre four-cylinder, a 520bhp/ton power-to-weigh ratio, a 2.8 second 0-60mph (0-96kph) time, and design influences from both Formula 3 single seaters and the DTM, it’s not hard to see why.

But enough pre-amble. It’s time to see (and hear) how the BAC Mono handles the turns….

Source – XCARFilms

BAC Mono
Engine: In-line 4cyl / 2300cc
Power: 280bhp
Torque: 207lb ft
Transmission: Six-speed sequential / Hewland FTR, fully stressed with integral engine oil tank
Front suspension: Adjustable pushrod activated twin wishbone system with needle roller bearing mounted bell cranks / rising rate / optimized camber change and roll centre position / full Ackermann geometry / shim adjustable camber
Rear suspension: Gearbox mounted adjustable pushrod activated twin wishbone system with needle roller bearing mounted bell cranks / rising rate / optimized camber change and roll centre position / shim adjustable camber
Brakes: AP Racing / Formula Car caliper radial four-piston / 295mm ventilated discs crossed drilled billet machined mounting bells (front and rear)
Wheels: O.Z. Racing BAC developed HRT alloy / 7.5j x 17in (front) / 8.5j x 17in (rear)
Tyres: Kumho BAC developed V70a / 205/40 R17 (front) / 245/40 R17 (rear)
Weight (kerb): 540kg
0-96kph: 2.8sec
Top speed: 274kph

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