Pushing the envelope of performance is the absolute bottom line for BAC. From design and innovation all the way to forming partnerships around the world, everything the company does is with a view to enhancing the performance of Mono.
At the core of the new Mono is its naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre, four-cylinder engine, meticulously refined to deliver an exhilarating 315bhp and 313Nm of torque. This increase in power, coupled with a remarkable dry weight of just 580kg, results in an astounding power-to-weight ratio of 543bhp-per-tonne. The BAC-developed dry sump system and aero-optimised carbon airbox ensure optimal performance and a lower centre of gravity, while the bespoke coated stainless-steel exhaust with its centrally mounted tailpipe continues to deliver a visceral symphony of raw power.
The powertrain has been engineered to deliver optimal performance that is linear and progressive, no matter what driving environment the Mono encounters. A raft of advanced measures have been implemented including high-tech forged connecting rods and forged pistons; performance-focused camshafts and uprated valve springs; an enhanced induction system with individual throttle bodies; an intake system with an aero-optimised carbon fibre inlet; remote filtration system and new carbon airbox. For the latter subsystem, a smaller and more compact unit has been designed to perfectly match the car’s specific power requirements that includes seamless mid-range torque.
Showcasing the high-level innovation that BAC has become synonymous with, the Mono’s optimised power output results in an incredible power-to-weight ratio of 553bhp-per-tonne, meaning the supercar weighs just 570kg (1,257lbs). The precisely optimal weight distribution of 41% front and 59% rear further adds to the car’s agile yet composed approach.
The combination of its lightweight structure – thanks in part to BAC’s world-leading graphene-infused carbon panels – and high-performance capabilities allows the Mono to sprint to 60mph in just 2.7 seconds.
“Obsessively designed and exquisitely engineered, this jewel of a car is a lesson in physics and finely tuned dynamics. Razor sharp yet totally exploitable, you can wring every last drop of pace from it and have an absolute blast in the process.”
It’s no wonder that Mono has broken more than 10 production car lap records around the globe at some of the most high-profile tracks around over the years. Its giant-killing ability on the track was epitomised in 2016 at Anglesey Circuit, where under the steer of evo’s Richard Meaden, Mono set a new record of 1:07.7 on road tyres – over a second quicker than the race-specific McLaren P1 GTR’s previous best.
Despite Mono’s incredible performance potential, it’s also totally accessible to drivers of all different levels. Such accessibility was amplified in 2020 during the Mono Owners’ Club Black Forest Tour, where an owner set a new production car lap record at the Anneau du Rhin Circuit in France.