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BAC Mono R 2.5 (340 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
BAC Mono:
Briggs Automotive Company Limited is a British car manufacturer that created Mono, a road-legal sports car with only one seat. BAC is based in the city of Liverpool, United Kingdom, Mono cars are exported to 47 countries.
Briggs Automotive Company was founded by brothers Neill and Ian Briggs in 2009. The Briggs brothers consulted for car brands including Mercedes, Porsche, Bentley and Ford on design and engineering projects, until they decided to expand their creative potential with a product from scratch....(Read more on Wikipedia)
R Overview:
BAC Mono (R). With 330 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 566 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 1 makes it ideal for daily use.
The BAC Mono R, being a highly specialized, low-volume, track-focused vehicle, has not undergone Euro NCAP safety testing. Its design prioritizes performance and driver engagement over traditional passive safety features, though it features a robust carbon fiber monocoque for structural integrity.
2.5 (340 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.5L naturally aspirated engine delivers exhilarating performance, perfectly matched to the Mono R's ultra-lightweight chassis. Its responsiveness and linear power delivery are ideal for track driving, offering a pure, unadulterated experience.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is secondary to performance in the Mono R. While not exceptionally efficient, its lightweight design and focused purpose mean consumption is reasonable for a high-performance track machine, though not a priority for owners.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extreme, exhilarating performance and handling
- • Unparalleled driving purity and feedback
- • Ultra-lightweight carbon fiber construction
- • Exclusive and unique single-seater design
- • Naturally aspirated engine responsiveness
Cons:
- • Highly impractical for daily use (single-seater, no storage)
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Limited comfort and weather protection
- • Not suitable for long journeys or city driving
- • Specialized maintenance and parts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mono: 2016 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | BAC |
| Model: | Mono |
| Generation: | R |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (340 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 1 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 340 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 136.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 330 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 2488 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | VVT |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 1.7 kg/Hp, 600.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.7 kg/Nm, 583 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 566 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4007 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Width: | 1836 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1085 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 95-115 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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