BAC Mono single-seat road rocket

The 2016 BAC Mono, powered by a new engine developed by Mountune, can blast to 100km/h in 2.8 seconds, and continue on to 274km/h. The Mono can even be used for daily commutes as it is “street legal”

Body: Carbon fibre composit around steel safety cell, with roll bars and front carbon “crashbox”

Wheels: Specially developed Kumho tyres with F1-inspired pushrod suspension to reduce aerodynamic drag

Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol, derived from Ford’s Duratec. Produces 309.2PS and 308Nm of torque* 

Transmission: Six-speed Hewland sequential gearbox, as used in F3

Wheelbase: 2,565mm
Length: 3,952mm
Weight: 580kg

Steering wheel: Removable to allow driver access – doubles as dashboard. Horn, headlights and indicators required by law

Start button: Press to activate steering wheel. Hold down again to fire up engine. Flipper paddles trigger gear shifts

*309.2PS is equivalent to 227.44kW or 305bhp. 308Nm is equivalent to 227lb-ft

Sources: Neil Winton, Briggs Automotive Company