2011 BAC Mono

The BAC Mono is a roadster style automobile with a mid mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2.3 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 280 bhp (284 PS/209 kW) at 7700 rpm and 280 Nm (207 lbft/28.6 kgm) at 6000 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. Power is delivered to the wheels via a 6 speed sequential manual transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 540 kg. It is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 274 km/h which is 170 mph.
Full specs

Body type
0 door roadster with 1 seats
Length
3952 mm
Weight
540 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
284 PS / 280 bhp / 209 kW @ 7700 rpm
Torque
280 Nm / 207 ft.lb / 28.6 kgm @ 6000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 2.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h / 170 mph

2011 BAC Mono specifications

2011 BAC Mono data
bodywork
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Body type	1 seater roadster
Number of doors	0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2565 mm	101 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3952 mm	155.6 inches
Width	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Height	1110 mm	43.7 inches
Ground clearance	100 mm	3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	540 kg	1190 lb
Weight distribution	48% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford/Cosworth
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.3 litre 2261 cc (137.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	87.5 × 94 mm 3.44 × 3.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	284 PS (280 bhp) (209 kW) at 7700 rpm
maximum torque	280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm) at 6000 rpm
Specific output	92.3 kW/litre 125.6 ps/litre 123.8 bhp/litre 2.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	123.84 Nm/litre 1.5 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	alloy block & head
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1556.2 kPa (225.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	565.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	274 km/h (170 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 525.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.53 PS/kg 386.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.39 kW/kg 518.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.52 bhp/kg 0.23 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 2.59 kg/kW 4.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.
Rear suspension	I.DW.
Wheel size front	7½J x 17
Wheel size rear	8½J x 17
Tyres front	Kumho V70a 205/40 R 17
Tyres rear	Kumho V70a 245/40 R 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	295 mm
Rear brake diameter	295 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed sequential
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	238854
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	19.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2011 BAC Mono added 2011-04-07. Last modified 2020-02-02.