There aren’t many street-legal single-seat luxury cars
that probably spring to the front of your mind. This is exactly why the BAC Mono is such a standout. With an elegant, yet aggressive styling, combined with an insanely light curb weight of 1,257 lbs, the Mono is geared towards one thing: offering the driver (or should we say pilot?) an unbeatable driving experience. Whether you’re looking for your next dream car
, or just curious about whether the BAC Mono is as cool as it looks, you won’t be disappointed. Only one seat, but unlimited thrills
It’s hard to market a vehicle with only one seat unless it’s solely focused on providing the driver an exhilarating experience. That’s what buyers will likely find once they find themselves situated behind the wheel of the BAC Mono, according to a rave review from MotorTrend
. The Mono’s styling makes onlookers aware that this vehicle is solely focused on speed and agility, with body struts and exposed manifolds showing off its futuristic, yet minimal design.
A small but furious 2.3-liter turbocharged engine whips out 332 horsepower, which, although tame for a sports car, is propelling a car that barely weighs more than half a ton. The BAC Mono also has a blazing top speed of 170 mph and boasts a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds.
BAC: One of the U.K.’s top automakers
Now that you’re familiar with the Mono, you might have never heard of the U.K.-based manufacturer that produces the sporty single-seater: Briggs Automotive Company
. They’re a newcomer, formed in 2011 around the dream of two brothers to produce a high-quality, single-seater vehicle that would appeal to drivers across the world. The BAC’s unique appearance and featherweight frame is owed in part to some of the groundbreaking components that BAC has developed.
They were the first company to develop hybrid carbon-composite wheels, working together with the British performance wheel manufacturer, Dymag. Their vehicles were also the first to use graphene parts throughout their vehicle’s paneling—an ultra-light material.
What other models does BAC sell?
For now, besides the BAC Mono, the U.K. manufacturer offers only one other vehicle: the Mono R. CarScoops
reports that the BAC Mono R model offers customers more power (343 hp) and takes an additional 55 lbs off the BAC Mono’s curb weight. The Mono R costs about $240,000 at base price, but considering that it has the capability to keep up with the likes of a Ferrari Enzo or Porsche 911
, this isn’t out of the question. With a vehicle so focused on creating the ultimate driver experience, maybe a one-seat supercar
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