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BAC's 305bhp Mono sports car has been modified to be stored aboard luxury yachts, and costs £500,000

BAC has revealed a new built-to-order version of its single-seat sports car, the BAC Mono.

Dubbed the Marine Edition, the special Mono has been modified to be stored aboard luxury yachts instead of on land. Modifications include a special anti-corrosion coating to protect against salty climates, as well as a strengthened chassis with lifting points for yacht cranes.

The Mono Marine Edition is powered by the same Mountune-developed 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as the MY16 Mono, which made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year. The engine develops 305bhp and 227lb ft, allowing the Mono to sprint to 62mph in 2.8 seconds. The car has a top speed of 170mph and weighs 580kg.

Marine Edition models also come with a crane arm made from carbon fibre to aid loading, and a climate-controlled container environment.

Those extras mean the Mono's price has risen sharply from the £125,000 for the standard car, with the Marine Edition costing £500,000. BAC says it is currently able to produce four cars per month from its Liverpool factory.

BAC co-founder Ian Briggs said: "I started my career designing luxury yachts and I have wanted to combine my love of marine and automotive design ever since. The Marine Edition Mono represents purpose and style for a clientele that knows no compromise.”

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winniethewoo 21 September 2015

my god, so a coating and a

my god, so a coating and a bit of structure costs nigh on 400k?
Marc 21 September 2015

winniethewoo wrote: my god,

winniethewoo wrote:

my god, so a coating and a bit of structure costs nigh on 400k?

That price is a drop in the ocean ... I'll get my coat.

Leslie Brook 21 September 2015

Marc wrote: winniethewoo

Marc wrote:
winniethewoo wrote:

my god, so a coating and a bit of structure costs nigh on 400k?

That price is a drop in the ocean ... I'll get my coat.

Sailing close to the wind with that one.

Sporky McGuffin 22 September 2015

winniethewoo wrote: my god,

winniethewoo wrote:

my god, so a coating and a bit of structure costs nigh on 400k?

Plus a carbon fibre crane arm and a climate controlled crate, both of which will be bespoke. I'm not, however, suggesting that I think that's good value, but you do get more than a new paint job and a couple of lifting points.

Sporky McGuffin 21 September 2015

No compromise?

No compromises, huh? Except you can't take a passenger. Or luggage. And it doesn't have a roof.