X

BAC Mono: Stormtrooper on wheels finds a new home

BAC have moved out of their original factory, the back of a restoration garage, into a brand new facility in Liverpool. We caught up with the Briggs brothers to check out the new home of the Mono. While we were at it we decided to take it out for a spin, too.

Drew Stearne
For over 16 years Drew has been producing video content on technology, video games and entertainment but now spends his days looking at, talking about, or indeed driving, fast cars.
Drew Stearne
IMG_8784.jpg
1 of 39 Drew Stearne

BAC have moved out of their original factory, the back of a restoration garage, into a brand new facility in Liverpool. We caught up with the Briggs brothers to check out the new home of the Mono. While we were at it we decided to take it out for a spin, too.

The new factory is much larger than the original facility.

IMG_8787.jpg
2 of 39 Drew Stearne

This will be the first visible carbon-finished Mono.

IMG_8789.jpg
3 of 39 Drew Stearne
In person, the gloss finish is incredible.
IMG_8826.jpg
4 of 39 Drew Stearne
This is chassis #17. Ten Monos have been finished so far, with a further 10 currently in production.
IMG_8828.jpg
5 of 39 Drew Stearne
Mono has a top speed of 170mph.
IMG_8830.jpg
6 of 39 Drew Stearne
Zero to 60mph in 2.8 seconds.
IMG_8833.jpg
7 of 39 Drew Stearne
The engine is normally an aspirated, four-cylinder, in-line, structurally mounted, 2.3-litre.
IMG_8836.jpg
8 of 39 Drew Stearne
The engine delivers 280bhp and 280 Nm of Torque.
IMG_8834.jpg
9 of 39 Drew Stearne
The gearbox is a six-speed sequential, Hewland FTR, fully stressed with integral engine oil tank.
IMG_8839.jpg
10 of 39 Drew Stearne
There are no driver aids on the Mono, traction control and antilock braking system are both absent.
IMG_8838.jpg
11 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8843.jpg
12 of 39 Drew Stearne
Although you can have yours in any colour you want, the original black and white is stunning.
IMG_8842.jpg
13 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8845.jpg
14 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8844.jpg
15 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8850.jpg
16 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8846.jpg
17 of 39 Drew Stearne
The brake light is the signature of BAC.
IMG_8853.jpg
18 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8855.jpg
19 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8857.jpg
20 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8862.jpg
21 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8864.jpg
22 of 39 Drew Stearne
The rear of the Mono is as attractive as the front.
IMG_8882.jpg
23 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8909.jpg
24 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8874.jpg
25 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8922.jpg
26 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8915.jpg
27 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8931.jpg
28 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8925.jpg
29 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8936.jpg
30 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8941.jpg
31 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8995.jpg
32 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_8980.jpg
33 of 39 Drew Stearne
Carbon ceramic brakes are now an optional extra to replace the regular steel ones.
IMG_9038.jpg
34 of 39 Drew Stearne
IMG_9001.jpg
35 of 39 Drew Stearne
BACMonoDrew_copy.jpg
36 of 39 Drew Stearne
Taking the Mono out for a drive is an amazing experience
BACMonoDrew3_copy.jpg
37 of 39 Drew Stearne
The speed of it is phenomenal.
BACMonoDrew4.jpg
38 of 39 Drew Stearne
The view from the cockpit puts you in exactly the right frame of mind.
BACMonoDrew5_copy.jpg
39 of 39 Drew Stearne
There are few things that make you feel more cool than driving out on public roads in what looks like a spaceship on wheels.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos