You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location. Please contact the member of staff associated with this lot to secure your appointment. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions will be given when making your appointment.The ultimate track car. Carbon fibre body and weighsjust 540kg2.3-litre, Ford Duratech-based four-cylinder Cosworthproducing 285 bhp at 7700 rpmImpressive power/weight of 525 bhp per tonne. 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds/170 mphA very early example. Just over 7,000 miles. Recent expenditure at Joe Macari inc. a health check, service and a set of Kumo V70sCreated bythe Briggs Automotive Company in Liverpool, the BAC Mono is undoubtedly the ultimate track car. It'sa lightweight, ultra-high performance, road legal, supercar designed and manufactured using racing technology that set a new benchmark when launched in the small but elite market segment of radical, lightweight extreme track cars. The steel chassis is clothed in a carbon fibre composite inspiredby the construction principles employed so effectively in DTM race cars. The single central-seat layout gave the designers and engineers ablank canvas freeing them from the constraints of having to design an aerodynamic body shape that could comfortably enclose two people sitting side by side.The Mono is powered by aheavily modified Ford Duratec, a2.3-litre, four-cylinder Cosworth engine producing 285 bhp at 7700 rpm and, weighingjust 540 kg, this results in a staggering, supercar beating, 525 bhp per tonne power to weight ratio. The 6-speed sequential gearbox is operated via paddles on the steering wheel throughahydraulic clutch. From a standing start, 62mph arrivesin just 2.8 seconds and thetop speed is an attention focussing,170 mph. At the time of its launch, the 2.3-litre Mono immediately bested the Ariel Atom V8 and Mclaren MP4-12C, and was second only to the Pagani Huayra as the record-holder at the Top Gear test track.The Mono on offer here is a very early example and has covered just a little over 7,000 miles in its short life. On file is the original spec-sheet and this special personal Formula One car'has recently enjoyed 4,500 worth of expenditure at Joe Macari. There is an invoice on file detailing the work, which included a newset of Kumo V70 tyres, a health check and a full service. Now looking fabulous in a distinctive shade of Pistachio Green, this Mono has an MOT valid until August this year and is offered to auction at a competitive guide price. Offering truly amazing performance this is surely an irresistible proposition for the true track day enthusiast.Lot No. 126 - 2013 BAC Monohttps://youtu.be/6b-mk12GYCItrue