MONO – Automobiles Review

This year’s Gumball 3000 flagship vehicle is BAC Mono. Check out more details here!

The BAC Mono will be playing the starring role in this year’s Gumball 3000 with the single-seat supercar appearing at numerous key points of the premium rally event. Fans and enthusiasts will have the chance to see the BAC Mono closely and there will also be few lucky people who will take the wheel and see what is it like to drive such a car.

The Mono will be making its first ever appearance on the opening day of the 2016 Gumball 3000 and will also be taking part in the start-line paradise when the flag drops in Dublin on May, 1st.

Vehicle’s appearance will be on the following day, when it would take part in the parade on Regent Street in the heart of London. Mono will be lining along other supercars, while fans will be able to get up close one more time.

And after this event, BAC will be involved in the final act of this year’s Gumball 3000 event with brand’s offering a rather special deal: special Gumball 3000 dinner on 7th of May in Budapest. There will also be a special charity event and auction house bids. The winner of the auction will also have the one and only chance to spend the day with official BAC test driver Oliver Webb. How cool is that?

Source: BAC

April 27, 2016

BAC Mono is a Hidden Rising Star… to Watch For

BAC Mono Side View BAC Mono isn’t a car that we talk about every day. But when we do, it is to mark an achievement of this unique British luxury sports car. The reason for this article here is that the vehicle has been announced as a rising star in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, and precisely has been picked as “One to Watch”.

By the way, the company sold 21 Mono supercars around the world in 2015. And it has attracted investment from international backers to help push this further in the next 12 months. This has helped BAC to open several new showrooms around the word and it is predicted that the sales in 2016 are going to be doubled.

One of the biggest achievements of the company was at the opening of one of the latest in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Bay last month. The new dealership sold eight of its annual allocation of twelve cars on the launch night alone. Furthermore, BAC was clever enough to strengthen its position in Hong Kong with a track day for VIPs and potential customers over the last weekend.

BAC Mono Fornt View

Far East seems to like very much the BAC Mono, since successful introduction of the car to Japan earlier this year. The Japanese dealership has sold five Monos since it opened in July. In addition, the customers in Far East Asia value the car’s bespoke driver fitment program, which offers a custom-made seat and steering wheel as well as its limitless options for personalization.

The 2016 Model Year Mono comes equipped with the 2.5-litre Mountune four-cylinder engine. It is capable of producing 305 hp (224 kW) and a sprint from 0 to 60mph in just 2.8sec. The Mono weighs just 580kg, which means it boasts a staggering power-to-weight ratio of 526 hp per tonne.

Now you know why this award isn’t a coincidence at all. Maybe it will be a big year for BAC.

Source: Briggs Automotive Company (BAC)

December 9, 2015

2016 BAC Model Year Mono: Is it Vehicle for Earth’s Roads or Is It for Moon Hiking?

BAC has proved itself as one of the most interesting and unique British vehicle brands. And recently defended this status with numerous appearances, especially in one particular: Pebble Beach and The Quail. Let me remind you that it was on this show where BAC stood along with one of the world’s most luxury brands in the world.

And now with the 2016 Model Year Mono, introduced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed BAC unofficially broke the course record: the brand showcased the Mono on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

In fact, BAC’s numerous appearances this year indicate that the brand is growing and the team has the power to rise from British track manufacturer to global luxury brand. Now BAC creates one vehicle per month and has numerous customers in US, Europe, South America and Asia.

2016 Model Year Mono

And let’s check out the 2016 model itself. The vehicle offers a special 2.5-liter Mountune four-cylinder engine, that produces a total of 305 hp (169 kW). But this is not all. The beauty weighs just 580 kg, which contributes for more flexibility, speed and overall boosted performance. the 2016 Model Year Mono also includes drive-by-wire throttle and some customizable goodies as steering wheel and interior personalization.

The looks are definitely interesting. The exterior catches the eye with its elegant, yet aggressive lines, interesting face and massive and dynamic stance. The carbon-fiber components also contribute to Mono’s distinctive appearance. Long story short, this car looks like from the future, or at least as it came from some futuristic sci-fi movie. Beauty, elegance and power. Sweet.

Source: BAC

August 17, 2015

BAC MONO isn’t Faster Than Pagani Huayra at Top Gear’s Race Track

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) almost break the record for lapping BBC Top Gear’s test track at Dunsfold, Surrey with their MONO.

BAC MONO managed to lap the circuit in just 1 minute and 14.3 seconds, which is faster than everything except the mighty Pagani Huayra, which did the lap in 1 minute and 13.8 seconds. The MONO is powered by a 2.3 liter naturally aspirated Cosworth engine with 285HP (209 kW) mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox from Hewland. The power is transmitted to the road through an LSD (limited-slip differential) on the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, 0-160 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 273 km/h (170 mph). All this numbers are thanks to the staggering power to weight ratio – 520BHP per ton.

The tires of the performance machine are coming from KUMHO. The version is a street-legal V70A competition tyre especially developed for the BAC, which rides on 205/40 R17 at the front and 245/40 R17 on the rear.

The price is €91 998.

Bonus: Sabine Schmitz vs Ron Simons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZMSoQJlSSw#at=594

Source: BAC

July 24, 2013

BAC MONO

A strange car from a strange company. This is the BAC MONO, which will bring unique performance to its customers.

The vehicle is created by Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) with founders two brothers – Neill and Ian Briggs of Cheshire, United Kingdom.

The single-seater is powered by brutal 2.3 liter naturally aspirated Cosworth engine with 285PS, which is longitudinally mounted, coupled to a 6-speed sequential gearbox from Hewland with a LSD.

BAC MONO features adjustable dampers from Sachs Racing and brakes by AP Racing. It stands on HRT alloy wheels from OZ Racing fitted with Kumho tires. Finally, the electronics are provided by GEMS.

As you may suggest, the performance is brutal – 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and only 6.7 seconds to 100 mph. The top speed is 273 km/h (170 mph). All this numbers are thanks to the staggering power to weight ratio – 520BHP per ton.

The vehicle is planned to go in production and there will be between 50 and 100 units per year. The price is decent – €91 998.

“MONO is the culmination of a 12-year dream for us – the car we wanted to own but nobody else made,” commented Neill Briggs.

We agree with him!

Source: Briggs Automotive Company Ltd

March 21, 2011