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- 580kg, 305bhp and technology you'd expect to see on a single seater, not a road car.
But the BAC Mono is everything but conventional, but could it also be faster than McLaren's P1 GTR around a lap of Anglesey Circuit?
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"Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away"
Who said that?
Sounds like something Collin Chapman would say, but that's just a guess.
like dieter rams thoughts
+Harry Verolme (TPT) It's a quote from the french writer and poet Antoine de Saint Exupéry and is true for alot of things. I found the quote in a brochure for my Lotus Exige. Add lightness! :)
SmeekPeek I'm actually mildly aroused by what you just said. Great taste in literature and cars. If only I wasn't into girls.
Cracks me up when I hear peeps talking about how they'd have this car or that car over the BAC! If I could afford one of these, I'd prob have a few other "practical" Supercars in the garage already. You don't pic cars like these over others. You add them to ur collection. When yu wanna share ur thrills with a passenger, yu take the Ariel, Cateram, Lotus, Porsche or whatever. When yu ready for a single mission yu take the mono. If yu love cars and have plenty of money, yu buy em all.
Simples ; )
I will pick this over others
This car is mega. Loved it since word came out of its release 5 years ago. Wish the price was kept at the $130K they initially were going to price it at!
The POV hotlap looks so cool in an open cockpit car, lovely shots 👌
great video evo team
Weight is everything.
dont forget length!
pSyk stiffness as well
That's what she said!
Balance is everything.
Get it on the Nurburgring. I can't believe how quick it is......
Trying to find some motorcycle records for this circuit, for reference. I see a 1:08.11 on a BMW S1000RR set this year (but might not be the outright record). For a 600cc bike it's 1:08.27 on a Yamaha R6. In other words for a production car, the BAC is seriously impressive.
I see it, but I still don't believe it, the car went round the track in a very short time to my eyes but it didn't need power and brute force to do it. I'm in disbelief but I understand that it's fast, I Know this is real but my mind is in disarray right now...
Thank you EVO...
Weight changes performance in huge ways gmax876
now that is hillarious ! BAC Mono is o good to be true. kicking the P1 GTR´s butt while being road legal.
How do you always manage to show up at Anglesey and find good weather when you get there?!
They would only do leaderboard laps when its dry out to get as fair results as possible
+Chris S I'm pretty sure that is what any publication would want, but if you watch ANY videos filmed here, you will see it is rarely available.
It's very far from anywhere too, certainly Evo's offices. They may leave on a sunny day and get there to find pouring rain. I have been there a few times and have never seen a clear view of the mountains!
Incredible time. Must be VERY sticky Kumhos. The fastest time set by the quickest guy in the Mag 7's series, in a 320bhp Caterham Seven race car (also a Duratec 2.5, also on Kumhos) was 1.11 at Anglesey coastal. Normally the BAC Mono is not as fast as a race Seven (which is lighter). Kumho do a supersoft compound Ecsta, I'm guessing this must be it. How many laps did they last?
Wow very interesting info there mate -well done
Ecsta's arent as grippy, similar to Hankook RS3's, slower than Bridgestone RE-71Rs or BFG Rival S. Definitely slower than R-Comps like NT01's or Trofeo R's.
The Mono has these:
www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+V700
Similar to Trofeo R's.
We race with the Ecsta V700 (now called V70A I believe) in the Mag 7's series. It's a very fast tyre comparable with the outstanding Avon ZZR tyre that is also used in the series. Avon ZZRs compare with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa Trofeo, I have used both on my Lotus Exige V6, both are amazing. But the 1.11.3 time set in a 320bhp race Caterham 7 was on the same (or very similar) tyre as the BAC Mono. Kumho do a very soft compound version that we sometimes use for qualifying but mostly wet weather use as dry use chews them up very fast. I wonder if the BAC was using these to set such a fast time? Even then, a really fast Caterham on slicks would do well to find 4 seconds. 1.11 is seriously quick around Anglesey that matches the McLaren P1 on Trofeo tyres. 1.07 is out of this world!
definitely one of my dream cars! its like a go kart with the potential of an F1 car
Using the Chapman ethos, To Get Speed add Lightness! Great to see especially with modern Health & Safety Legislation!
I want a video of JUST those suspension parts working in unison. Really magnificent to watch.
OK, so I thought the Mono would go close to the P1. But a second under it?? That is staggering. Nice drive as well, Dickie - and great vid as always Sam.
Sadly, results from cars like the Mono will never change manufacturer or buyer resolve for big, complicated, overpowered hypercars. Simple doesn't sell.
track performance isn't everything. there are so many things a p1 or 918 can do, that this can't. and a p1 or 918 is going to look a zillion times better while doing it....
Not really. I feel a single-seater as being more badass. And what better than using a road legal track car and murdering every single thing... even race cars on the track for just a tiny fraction of the price? This is something you really would push and use on the track. I bet less than 5% of hypercar owners actually track their cars.
HAHA sorry but driving around in a BAC mono is no where near the level of cray cray and prestige as a P1 in day to day life.
James Lovett oh really? and so what? For the price of a P1, I could afford a BAC Mono, a Phantom, a Bentayga, and a Mclaren 675lt. Nobody would be "embarrassed" driving on the street with a 675lt, or a Phantom when they see a P1. But when you are on the track in a P1 and you have a car 1/10 of the price giving you the finger for not moving out of the way... now that's embarassing.
No its not and we were comparing driving the bac mono on the road compared to a p1......and with more practice the p1 gtr wld be almost as quick on track as the bac mono...probs faster on faster tracks.
Incredible! Thought it would b quick, but not that quick. God, it sounded angry! Great work BAC (and Dickie!)
Hey could you guys do an update on the CAPARO T1??
what happend to them???
Gone.🙁
When will the ECOTY be uploaded?
They usually do it when the next issue is out.
On Wendesday.
i was wondering the same. i want to see those slow mo high res cinematic car porn
Perfect format for a car video
hands down the best track car in the world!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Judging from the video I think he left at least a couple of tenths out on the track . Great car and excellent presentation.
One of the all time greats!!!
The wheels look like mountain bike wheels with that design on, such a cool thing!
That's seriously quick, when a 675 wouldn't have seen which way it went that's hilarious. As for Khumo's I used to have them on my Atom 300, didn't look much but they were brilliant rubber, I switched to them on the family Galaxy since, wonder if it would be close to the mono lol
Dazfast It destroyed everything on this track but odly enough the 675LT is faster around top gear test track. It all depends on the track and whether... All these races on this track we're done in different days with different weather.
I assume it's because Angelsey is a lot more to do with acceleration where the top gear test track heavily focuses on speed and downforce
FIVE seconds faster than a P1 on a track this short is BONKERS! I reckon the Mono R is faster than the Senna GTR!
I've always loved this thing. A formula car for the car is the ultimate dream, right? Weight is everything!
BAC MONO sets new EVO Leadership lap record by 1.0 second faster than McLaren P1 on Dymag Carbon Hybrid Wheels
When are you guys going to give the Ariel Atom 3.5r "AND" Ariel Atom 500 a shot at the Leader Board!?
great laptime. any chance on getting your hands on a lotus 3-11?
+EVO
Great vid, guys. I guess that time has a lot to do with the tyre used. I saw some "marbles" on the track. "Normal" tyres don't marble like that. No wonder he is grinning like a cheshire cat!
incredible car...that pace is just unreal
Unbelievable! But Dickie should perhaps do a quick one in the P1 GTR as well, to be fair. No offence Jethro!
Luv this series, thx Evo
How does it compare to the Ariel Atom? in terms of price, performance, price vs performance? I cannot help to think that the basic ariel with the k20 Honda engine has a lot to offer in terms of fun and also performance, considering the price tag.
When are you going to give the Ariel Atom 3.5R "AND" Ariel Atom 500 a shot at the Leaderboard? Yes the V8 is more powerful but Ariel did state the 3.5R is quicker around smaller more technical courses that don't have a lot of long straights where the V8 would make up time. It'd be fun to see how they both do!
Man owning one will be a life goal this is epic
Why does the P1 GTR get to use slicks? Surely for a slightly even playing field all cars should be on road tyres...? Sorry to nit-pick, because I love these videos and the magazine!
Datasheet, price, list of parts used to build..etc would be great to see too
amazing achievment by BAC
what a savage car
I knew the P1 GTR was slow.
meh, i wouldnt describe it like that. Not as fast as the Mono would be better.
jordan K I wonder if it was even able to make it around this track. probably too technical.
leloodallasmultipass what do you mean by "I wonder if it was even able to make it around this track"? If you're talking about the P1 GTR it clearly made it around the track.
jordan K but, did it?
@@leloodallasmultipass u sound slow
I want one and I think that mono will be incredibly hard to beat
I've had some crazy ideas and came to share here. Why not to try these little children listed below:
- Aston Martin Vulcan;
- Rimac Concept One;
- NIO EP9;
- Dodge Viper ACR;
- Ariel Atom V8;
If Evo drivers have another cars to indicate this could be really enjoyable!
Best Regards!
0:36 this camera viewpoint is underrated
i want to see what the Praga R1R can do at Anglesey, Jethro make it happen!
Geez what a great track car. I love it.
Ummmm, it's November 27 and still no ecoty? I thought it was coming out on Nov 23rd thats what you guys said right?
Excellent driving sir!
it would be...interesting...to see this drive around town lol
Scott Lesley a badass idiot tho haha
That's only an issue if you care what other people think.
More interesting I imagine to watch than to actually drive. Run over any pot hole deeper than ten microns and you'll be on the chiropractors bed getting racked for spine damage!
Would like to see them advance from this and introduce electric motors........in order to keep their top spot and avoid getting left behind by competition in the future
Chapeau BAC. Chapeau.
excellent video car is nice but its harder i would to build an enclosed car with windshield, doors, roof, and 2 seats so to make it more usable
Does it come in black with a toned windscreen? Because that would be Batman as fuck!
I'd love to see the speed trace of this car overlaid against the McLaren to see how it built it's lap with handling and corner grip against the brute force of the McLaren P1 GTR. 1 second is a huge gap for such different cars.
This is a slow course where downforce and horsepower arn't playing a huge factor. On a bigger track this thing wouldn't have such a lead over the other cars.
Does it come with cup-holders?
Interesting question 🤔
I will buy that car one day, and it will be glorious.
how much does it weight ?
i saw one in socal and it is pretty good looking on the street
The track suits the mono just perfect. On any fast track like the Nürburgring or Spa the P1, 918, etc will be faster.
You should also test the caparo T1 on angelsey, it'll probably beat the mono
Power to weight is king lol it's a feather compared to the others awesome car BAC
I love the thing but 60 cars is a success story? Also, this felt more like an advertisement than a review to the point that it got distracting. Good for you for supporting the local industry but...
As of 2013 google said they had 60 employees. I know it usually takes 20-25 people to run a small business that ships nationally. I don't know how many people it takes to run an international operation. I'm sure they grew but thats still not many people to create that many cars.
60 cars is absolutely a success story - they're practically at production limits (it's a simple operation), and the fact of the matter is that people with $100k to spend on a car typically don't want a rough riding single seater with zero cargo capacity where you're open to the elements while driving. It's an extreme, hyper-focused performance car that requires a certain amount of discomfort to drive, and discomfort is something people tend to avoid.
I want one so bad. been on their website many times building my mono. 👍
Were you bouncing off the limiter a couple of times there?
Literally creamed myself at 4:14 when that little thottle thing blipped, and that f**n noise man
tuff..!!! look.. sound.. beautiful
notification squad represent!
These cars are super cool, but on a big open track I think it would get overrun by less advanced cars with more power.
c0c0asauce if it had long straights but if it's a medium length straight it be ok so light accelerates so hard
When did we start using newton metres?
when will carbof the year be launched?
Let's see how the Praga R1R compares to it!!
I actually didn't expect it to go THAT fast... its insane
Imagine this car with a more powerful and light engine! 2.5L 305 hp is great, but I'm sure there can be a lighter 2.0 litre 380-400 hp engine!
Dmitry L I don't think more power could be transmitted to the ground, the car is perfectly balanced.
Agreed. BAC seems to have hit the sweet spot with balance on their MONO. Any more, and it'd require more tire, aero and would be less progressive for the average owner. I feel they want to make awesome track day cars, not full on racers.
I agree with you guys.
Its just impressive how fast this car is with such little (relatively) power
All it takes is one daily and this for whenever you want to have fun
this needs to be my daily driver lol
Why wouldn't rich people buy this over a p1 or laferrari? This is just equally impractical but looks even more stunning and tons faster.
Xü Sang 0-60 is almost a full SECOND slower than the p1...
1 Simple reason from me, no passenger seat considering this car has 1 seat.
This guy sums it all up with his comment - people like him buy nice cars to show off, rather than drive.
No roof, no passenger seat.
Someone STILL has to explain to me why BOTH the Ariel Atom 3.5R & V8 Atom weren't timed around this Track for the Leaderboard🤔🤔🤔
What's up with the Specialized sticker on the helmet? I'm a Specialized employee.
will the lotus 3 11 join this leaderboard?
Amazing car, weight is everything.
And that's banging off the limiter for an extended period of time when he should have shifted on more than one occasion.
when will car of the year be launched?
Carbon tub? Really? I'm pretty sure it's a tube frame, unless that's new?
I believe its a blend of the two. Carbon sections bonded to a tubular space frame.
It wasn't last I remember. In fact I'm searching right now and i can't seem to find anything suggesting there's structural carbon as part of the chassis itself.
weatheranddarkness Yeah I'm not completely certain, but their website says something about carbon fiber and this picture shows the tube frame shrouded in what I'm going to assume is carbon. While it may not be a "carbon tub" in the traditional sense, I think there is merit to his words. s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/05/21/66/052166c989aadaf503ed7390365c0a60.jpg
Reading the site some more, I think they're being just loose enough with the wording to allow people to think that sort of thing. The bodywork is almost all carbon, and the crashbox is carbon, but the chassis is in no way a tub. That picture is certainly what covers the tubeframe, but as far as I can tell is not structural.
This is by the same artist and shows the structure: a403.idata.over-blog.com/2/73/25/53/news/pcars_bacmono003.jpg
up3 with specialized on the helmet ?
BAC should make a two seat hypercar
Awesome
BAC should move on now
They should do a Duo now lol
Stereo!
It would probably be a tandem seater.
DocWolph looks Bad...
Its a tubular steel chassis isn't it? Not a carbon tub.
wait until the electic monsters show up like the NIO EP9. They will usher dawn of crazy records.
Racing car speeds without racing car prices, and you wouldn't even need a pitcrew, yet you could use this and murder every supercar on the planet. Man if I lived in UK, I'd get this
well I love this car but one question what if rain caught you on the road what happens then
you get wet!
Don't they add conversions on the car to protect you from the weather
Hell Yeah!!
One of my least favorite YTs (Salomondrin) actually pointed out one good thing to think about it. If I buy this car outside UK, how well I will be supported?!I honestly think that I would rather haul this car on trailer then to buy something that would break my back driving to the track. BUT on other hand, especially with my skill, you can anticipate body dmg, mech failures etc. Can BAC deliver support?!
I'm certainly no expert here but I'm sure there are plenty of experienced mechanics who can work on such a car outside of the UK.
Gearbox by Hewland, I'd imagine there being stateside support for this brand of gearbox. Engine by Ford, again, I'm almost certain you could find someone in the U.S. specialising in tuned Duratec motors.
Repairs in the event of damage could be a different story but nothing looks too complicated and I'm sure parts could be shipped and fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
Rob R I am not from US, but nevertheless you are right. Still it is not cheap car, and I am not 100% convinced that I would trust anyone so easy to repair/maintain the car which is going so freakishly fast.
Reptilius Maximus There is no way around it. Small manufacturer, small support. The upside is you'll be talking to the man who designed the car when you call up with a problem, rather than a mouth breather in the back of a mainstream garage.
WOOOWW!!!
If i only have the money i would buy this car 🏎
Well of course it's fast. It's a stretch to call it a road legal car. Might as well to have an F1 car "road legal" when fitted with street tires. Me personally, I'd take a McLaren P1 GTR all day. I can bring a passenger at least.
Wow!
Still so properly fast and angry!