2016 BAC Mono

Highlights 

• Track focused road going race car

• 525bhp per tonne

• 0-60mph in 2.7seconds

• Distinctive Gulf livery

• Incredibly low mileage

• Always serviced by BAC or specialist Dragon Racing

• In stunning condition throughout

• Available for viewing on the PistonHeads stand at Bicester Scramble

Overview

The enigmatically named BAC Mono is perhaps the closest one can get to driving a Formula One car without actually driving a Formula One car. And it's fully road legal. Existing in the same realm as cars like the Ariel Atom and the Radical RXC, the BAC Mono is a track-focussed road legal sports car with frankly ridiculous performance. It's basically a ballistic missile with an MOT.

BAC, or the Briggs Automotive Company to give it its full moniker, was formed back in 2009 by two Cheshire brothers who decided that they wanted to design and build a road vehicle that offers the most authentic and pure driving experience possible while implementing the very latest racing technology. Spoiler alert: they managed it and the Mono was the result.

Originally fitted with a 280bhp, 2.3-litre four-cylinder Cosworth engine mounted midships driving the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox and a limited-slip differential, the first Monos could hit 60mph from stationary in 2.8seconds thanks to a ludicrous power to weight ratio of well over 500bhp per tonne!

Constructed from lightweight carbon fibre with a tubular steel driver safety cell with roll-over protection the single seat Mono certainly looked the part of a thoroughbred racer but it walked the walk too with race-bred fully adjustable pushrod suspension and AP racing brakes, and it set the motoring world ablaze upon its release back in 2011.

2015 saw the Mono grow slightly in size and move to a larger, 2.5-litre Mountune Racing Duratec engine developing 305bhp, and that’s the version we have available here: a 2016 BAC Mono wrapped in full Gulf colours. Retaining its original white and black colour scheme underneath should you wish to revert back, the car has spent some time in Dubai and has been fully serviced by BAC flying doctors or Dragon Racing (running the Ferrari Challenge programme for the Middle East) with no expense spared. Since returning to the UK it has been looked after by the BAC factory.

Currently presenting in excellent condition throughout and with an incredibly low mileage of just 1,179 miles this Mono looks great and is reportedly in rude health. It comes complete with all invoices and an advisory-free MOT as well as two sets of wheels (one carbon, one magnesium) and three sets of additional tyres so it's ready to rock and roll. Offering an experience like almost nothing else, this is one not to be missed.

History and documentation

• 2016 model year

• One set of keys

• V5C present and correct

• In current ownership since March 2021

• Two former keepers

• The vendor informs us that the car has always been looked after by the BAC factory directly or by Dragon Racing (the approved BAC service specialist) and all invoices are available 

• Advisory-free MOT until 18 Dec 2025

• HPI clear

• 1,179 miles

• Despite London perhaps not being its natural habitat, it is ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Single-seater

• In excellent condition throughout commensurate with the car's limited use

• Seat is wearing well with only a couple of small scratches to the side of the tub from the seat belts to note

• All of the Alcantara looks good and is free from marks 

• The F1-inspired steering wheel is in great shape

• Steering wheel display is bright and clear with no apparent issues

• We understand everything to be functioning correctly

• The pedal box is clean and free from any major signs of wear

• The engine bay presents well and all of the cubbyholes look to be in fine fettle

Exterior

• Originally a standard black and white example

• Full Gulf wrap installed in Xpel

• Xpel PPF installed over the wrap

• The bodywork is all in great condition and free from any apparent marks or blemishes

• There is no evidence of any damage to the car

• Light clusters remain in good shape

• Carbon fibre wheels are all in fine fettle and free from any kerbing with only a few small marks here and there to note

• Tyres are all Kumho Ecsta V700

• Additionally the car is supplied with a full set of standard fitment magnesium wheels and three further sets of tyres

• Carbon fibre wing mirrors present and correct

• All of the visible mechanical components look to be in top condition

Mechanical

• 305bhp, naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine

• Six-speed sequential Hewland gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 2.7seconds(!)

• 170mph top speed

• 580kg dry weight

• 525bhp per tonne

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor states that the starts with no problems and runs well no issues at all

Summary

Perhaps when naming the Mono the letters got mixed up and it was actually supposed to be called the Moon because this is a rocket ship, make no mistake. It may not be for the faint of heart but if your goal is to go fast, very, very fast, then there's not a lot out there that can touch the BAC Mono in terms of sheer performance. Enjoy it as a weekend toy or go full send and track the thing at every opportunity, whatever you decide to do you're going to have the biggest grin on your face the entire time. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Alternatively, if you're coming to Bicester Scramble on Sunday 5 Oct, the car will be on display on the PistonHeads stand.