[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/bac-mono-evos-fastest-test-car\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/bac-mono-evos-fastest-test-car\/","headline":"BAC Mono – Evo\u2019s fastest test car","name":"BAC Mono – Evo\u2019s fastest test car","description":"There are few cars like the BAC Mono. This street-legal track-day car has just one seat, no roof and no windscreen. But what it does have is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Mountune engine pumping out 305bhp, and if you stick that in a car that weighs little more than half a ton (580kg), you have an absolute rocket on your hands. With a power-to-weight ratio of 525bhp per tonne and a 2.8 second 0-60mph sprint, it is officially the quickest car […]","datePublished":"2016-11-02","dateModified":"2017-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-3.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/bac-mono-evos-fastest-test-car\/","about":["PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":329,"keywords":["BAC Mono","Ferrari 458","lamborghini aventador","McLaren 675LT","McLaren\u2019s P1","Porsche 911 GT3 RS","Porsche\u2019s 918","top gear"],"articleBody":"There are few cars like the BAC Mono. This street-legal track-day car has just one seat, no roof and no windscreen.But what it does have is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Mountune engine pumping out 305bhp, and if you stick that in a car that weighs little more than half a ton (580kg), you have an absolute rocket on your hands.With a power-to-weight ratio of 525bhp per tonne and a 2.8 second 0-60mph sprint, it is officially the quickest car on sale in the UK right now, a title it shares with the Lamborghini Aventador.It is one of the fastest cars to get around the BBC Top Gear track with a lap time of 1:14.3 [watch the full lap here] and it has now become the quickest road-legal car ever tested by performance car magazine Evo, completing the Anglesey Coastal Circuit in 1:07.70 seconds.That means it\u2019s nippier than the Ferrari 458 Speciale, McLaren\u2019s P1 and 675LT and Porsche\u2019s 918 Spyder and 911 GT3 RS, but it has also outpaced race-specific models such as the Radical RXC Turbo 500 and McLaren\u2019s \u00a31.9 million P1 GTR.Ian Briggs, BAC\u2019s co-founder and design director said it was an \u201cincredible feat\u201d for the Liverpool-based brand, which was only set up in 2009 and boasts just 60 employees.\u201cThe Mono has proved time and time again that it can compete with the best in the business, and its remarkable lap at Anglesey has made it a true pace icon,\u201d he commented.\u201cIt also proves that the Mono drives as good as it looks – this is a wonderful lap time from a wonderful car.\u201dThe Mono also completed Goodwood\u2019s famous 1.16-mile hillclimb in 47.9 seconds during unofficial timed runs at June\u2019s Festival of Speed. That\u2019s notably quicker than the 51.33 seconds set by Anthony Reid in a Noble M600 that weekend.Such a remarkable car doesn\u2019t come cheap; prices start at \u00a3110,328. That kind of money could get you a BMW i8, or three Ariel Atoms."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Performance","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/performance\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"BAC Mono – Evo\u2019s fastest test car","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/performance\/bac-mono-evos-fastest-test-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]