BAC and the supercar MONO has built a olice version of its car for the Isle of Man.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has joined forces with the Isle of Man Government and provided the world’s first BAC Mono police car
• BAC works closely with the Isle of Man to perfect the unique driving characteristics of its single-seater supercar and even hosts annual Mono Experience Weekends on the island with its clients and friends
• The pair’s latest union celebrates great British innovation and engineering, together with the great traditions of island policing
• BAC has used the Isle of Man as its playground since launch in 2011, and it’s now showcasing its commitment to road safety with the deployment of the Mono police car

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has teamed up with the Isle of Man Government to unleash a stunning and completely unique BAC Mono police car.

The world’s only single-seater, road-legal supercar has captured the hearts of petrolheads around the world for offering the purest driving experience possible, and the Isle of Man police will now benefit from having the ultimate driver’s car at their disposal.

A true first for the Isle of Man police force, the supercar will now become an active member of the fleet and will also be on show at a number of local festivals to encourage safe and responsible driving.

BAC and the Isle of Man have enjoyed a special bond ever since the Mono was launched in 2011, with BAC exploiting the stunning driving roads of the island and using it to explore and develop necessary changes to its creation.

The BAC team recently descended on the picturesque island with clients and friends for a special Mono Experience Weekend, in which a record 12 Monos came together to enjoy the very best of the Isle of Man on the road and track with full support from the Government in closing and de-restricting roads.

The Liverpool-based company has always stayed fully committed to road safety during its time on the island, and it’s once again showing its devotion to keeping Isle of Man roads safe with this latest collaboration.

Isle of Man’s Mono is basked in official police livery and benefits from all of the bespoke touches that made the supercar such an icon. PC Andy Greaves, who is an advanced driver, police motorcyclist and collision investigator, is the force’s dedicated Mono driver and was full of excitement when discussing his new model:

“It’s a remarkable vehicle, and clearly will be of huge interest to bikers and car drivers alike. We are here to promote safe use of the road, and it’s amazing how many people want to talk to you when this is your transport.”

By taking to the cockpit of the Mono, Greaves will be able to spread the good word on road safety and keep drivers both interested and entertained all the while. Greaves continued: “Every opportunity we get, we stop and talk to visitors. Having a show-stopper like a BAC Mono police car on the fleet makes that so much easier.”

Thousands of visitors head to the Isle of Man every year to enjoy the most idyllic driving roads and scenery in the world, and with the Mono on side, the police can go one step further to ensuring their absolute safely.

BAC Co-Founder and Director of Product Development, Neill Briggs, said: “We have a very special affinity with the Isle of Man and we’re absolutely delighted to bring this extra-special Mono to a remarkable police force. The Government has been nothing but amazingly supportive to BAC and the BAC dream, and we’re honoured to be able to play our part in making their roads a safer place. This is a world first for both BAC and the Isle of Man and something both parties are incredibly proud of.”

BAC and it's supercar the Mono, are taking over the Isle of Man for the next Customer Experience time.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is gearing up to bring Mono Mania to the Isle of Man from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th May
• An army of 12 Monos will hit the island as part of a special customer experience weekend, comprising road and track driving with the full support of the Isle of Man Government
• The Isle of Man prides itself on offering the perfect setting for extreme sports, driving and cycling, and BAC will use its playground to full effect to allow customers to extract the best of both the setting and the car
• BAC enjoyed remarkable success with its inaugural Mono Experience trip in February, as customers took to the frozen lakes of Sweden 

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is preparing to host an extra-special experience weekend on the Isle of Man with an army of its One-of-a-Kind Mono supercars and valued customers. 

Fresh off the back of a hugely successful inaugural experience weekend on the frozen lakes of Sweden in March, BAC is taking over its Isle of Man playground and teaming up with the local Government to give its customers exclusive access to some of the best roads on the planet. 

The Isle of Man is one of the world’s most ideal locations for driving thanks to its all-weather terrain and remote mountain areas, and the Government has given full support to BAC by de-restricting and closing roads purely for customer enjoyment. 

As many as 12 of the road-legal, single-seater supercars and 20 clients – representing 10 countries around the world – will head to the island on Thursday 11 May for four unforgettable days of no holds barred Mono fun. 

Guests will be staying in the finest hotels on the island with the very best hospitality from BAC members of staff – including Co-Founders Neill and Ian Briggs – but the real appeal of the experience is sampling all the Mono has to offer on road and track. 

After settling in on the opening day, Friday 11 May will see BAC’s guests head to the Jurby Circuit, where they’ll receive expert guidance from the BAC team before letting loose on the tarmac. 

On Saturday, the Monos will descend to the picturesque south west coast of the island to enjoy fully marshalled driving on specially de-restricted and closed roads. The cars will then line up at Castletown ahead of a private lunch, before the team hit the iconic TT Course to enjoy the Mono in perfect Isle of Man surroundings. 

Only BAC could offer such a remarkable experience to its loyal and valued customers, as it takes pride in being more connected with its clients than any other supercar manufacturer. 

It’s forever giving back to those who gave the brand its phenomenal stature around the globe, and taking to the Isle of Man is one of many ways BAC is repaying its nearest and dearest. 

BAC Co-Founder and Director of Product Development, Neill Briggs, said: “When Ian and I first set about creating the Mono, we did so with the vision of sharing it with friends – giving them access to the purest driving experience in the world. 

Our trip to Sweden in March saw that dream become a reality, and we’re once again relishing being able to showcase our creation to those who share our vision. We work closely with the Isle of Man and are very excited to show everyone what this wonderful place has to offer; we’d also like to extend our thanks to the Government for making part of the trip possibly and allowing us to sample idyllic roads in the best car possible.” 

For full information on Isle of Man road closures, please see below 

Isle of Man Road Closure Information

Friday 12th May 

Jurby Raceway from 09:00 – 16:00 approx. 

Saturday 13th May 

A36 Sloc and Shoulder Road from a point just West of the entrance to the Scard Farm to the Round Table Crossroads - from 09:00 - 1400 

Castletown Market Square will be closed from 12:00 – 15:00 approx. to accommodate a vehicle display

The Superca maker, BAC is looking to employ extra staff to meet huge demand from around the world.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is preparing to welcome a new wave of staff to its Liverpool HQ as part of the company’s big expansion plans
• The manufacturer behind the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar has enjoyed worldwide success and is now looking for the right candidates to join its hugely talented and driven team
• BAC is employing staff across engineering, manufacturing, sales and design, with six desirable jobs making up the first wave of recruitment
• For more information on the current vacancies at BAC, head to www.bac-mono.com/jobs.php

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is set to employ a new wave of talented staff as part of its massive expansion plans, with a number of desirable roles going up for grabs with the manufacturer of the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar.

A true British success story, BAC has achieved worldwide acclaim and success for the brilliance of its driver-focused Mono and has exported in to 30 territories around the globe so far. 

Plus, it recently launched BAC USA out of Sonoma, California, to join Liverpool and South East Asia on its official dealer roster, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

As such, BAC is looking to bring skilled and driven new employees to its Liverpool headquarters across numerous divisions to work with its current crop of experienced and talented professionals.

It’s currently offering six jobs to the right candidates in engineering, manufacturing, design and sales as part of its first wave of recruitment. BAC will welcome more new staff going forward to keep it at the top of the industry.

And with the future in mind, BAC recently launched its first apprenticeship scheme and took on two students from the nearby Riverside College – further demonstrating its devotion to the local area and preparation for excitement to come.

The apprentices started work on Monday 27 March, one of whom specialising in bodywork and the other will work on sub-assembly and chassis dress.

BAC Co-Founder and Director of Product Development, Neill Briggs, said: “We have a number of dream roles going up for grabs and want to invite the right candidates to come forward and be heard. Our expansion over the years has been rapid to say the least, and we’re very excited to bring in some new blood to propel us forwards once more.”

Fellow Founder and Design Director, Ian Briggs, added: “At BAC, we are very much a family who pull together to push towards their goals. We believe in quick progression at BAC and can offer a fantastic working atmosphere, an excellent social life, the chance to attend some of the most high-profile events in the automotive world and travel around the globe spreading the BAC message and basking in the glory of the Mono.”

The MONO Supercar is expanding into the USA with upto 10 dedicated dealers.

• British manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is continuing to take the world by storm and has officially launched BAC USA
• The brand behind the world’s only single-seater, road-legal supercar – the Mono – is now rolling out a direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) strategy for its operations in the United States
• BAC has enjoyed success in North America with the Mono, having exported the highly acclaimed luxury supercar with the help of distribution partners before the adoption of OEM
• BAC USA operates out of Sonoma, California, and will be headed up by BAC USA President Mark Rayner

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has officially launched BAC USA Inc., as the British maker of the One-of-a-Kind Mono supercar expands its operations in North America.

Having previously worked with distribution partners, BAC will now roll out a direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) strategy to bring factory assembly, sales and maintenance services to United States shores.

Designed to provide the most authentic driving experience, BAC’s bespoke and luxurious Mono is the only road-legal, single seater supercar in the world, and it’s taken the U.S. by storm since its launch in 2011.

Now with the facility to directly sell and service cars, BAC aims to enhance its already sterling reputation and bring the Mono to a more diverse audience and improve the BAC experience for existing customers.

BAC USA is based in Sonoma, California, with Mark Rayner overseeing the business. Mark has been involved in the North American automotive industry prior to BAC. He is taking his broad experience and is currently building a robust Stateside operation.

The brand’s dealership programme is now in full swing in the U.S., boosting its profile in major cities and states across the country.

BAC USA’s launch will bring about even more success across the country and ensure buyers have total peace of mind. The company is also providing technical support, dealer acquisition and technician training and aims to have between 8-10 dedicated dealers across the USA within the next 12 months.

Mark Rayner, BAC's Chief Operations Officer and BAC USA President, said: "This is an incredibly exciting time for BAC with the launch of BAC USA. It’s the optimum time in the evolution of the North American market for BAC to enter the region as the OEM, and I’m very proud to be leading the operation. By offering factory presence in the U.S., buyers can benefit from added peace of mind and we can attract new customers to experience the Mono."

Company co-founder and Director of Product Development Neill Briggs added: “Our venture in the United States of America is born out of extensive industry research. It’s the biggest and most informed supercar territory in the world, which is why it’s at the very top of our global sales strategy. BAC USA is another string to BAC’s bow and we’re looking forward to sharing the Mono dream across the Atlantic even more.”

Notes to Editors

Bespoke supercar manufacturer BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) is based in Liverpool and was co-founded by brothers Ian and Neill Briggs. It produces the fast and highly acclaimed Mono supercar, a single-seater formula-style car that provides a visceral and exhilarating driving experience.

Since its launch in 2011 it has been going from strength to strength and is now sold in several markets around the world. It launched with great success and fanfare in Hong Kong at the end of 2015, with eight cars sold in a single night. BAC dealers can also be found in North America, Japan and London.

The 2016 model year version of the Mono comes with a four-cylinder 305bhp 2.5-litre Mountune engine, which takes the 580kg car from 0-60mph in just 2.8sec.

BAC recently launched a carbon hybrid wheel and announced the use of super material graphene, which is up to 20 per cent lighter than carbon fibre and as much as 200 times stronger than steel.

Despite its global appeal, BAC Mono remains proudly British, with parts sourced from its home country wherever possible.

The BAC MONO takes another award, this one from the BBC TopGear magazine.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) finds itself on the winner’s podium once again, with its one-of-a-kind Mono scooping TopGear’s Best for Selfish Sundays Award in the magazine’s Best Cars in the World issue
• The Best for Selfish Sundays Award celebrates a car that is purely for the driver’s enjoyment for days on the open road
• BAC’s Mono is the world’s first and only single-seater road-legal supercar that aims to provide the most authentic driving experience
• BAC recently hit headlines after winning two Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards for International Trade and Logistics Excellence

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has won yet another coveted award, as TopGear crowned the Mono supercar Best for Selfish Sundays in the magazine’s Best Cars in the World issue.

TopGear defines the Best for Selfish Sunday Award winner as a car that is all about the driver – one that any person can hop behind the wheel of and thoroughly enjoy out on the open road without another care in the world.

BAC’s one-of-a-kind Mono fits TopGear’s bill perfectly. The world’s only road-legal single-seater supercar is built to be the ultimate driver’s car – from the central seating position to the use of innovative lightweight materials, the Mono is forever tweaked to be a top performer.

Experiencing the accessible nature of the Mono’s power and poise recalibrates the senses, while BAC strives to ensure it suits drivers of all skills and from all walks of life on both the road and track.

TopGear recognised these characteristics to award the Mono the Best for Selfish Sundays Award, saying “there’s an unexpected balance to this car that makes it incredibly forgiving to drive – even in the wet”.

BAC is no stranger to winning prestigious awards and recently came away from the 2016 Northern Automotive Alliance Awards with the International Trade and Logistics Excellence trophies.

Adding TopGear’s coveted award to its CV shows how well rounded BAC is as an industry, displaying brilliance both on and off the road.

In fact, the Mono has won some major TopGear awards over the years, including The Stig’s Car of the Year in 2011 – two years before it set the second fastest-ever Power Lap time around the BBC show’s circuit.

It went one better while under the control of evo magazine recently, setting the fastest lap of any car tested by the magazine at the Anglesey Coastal Circuit. The Mono saw off the likes of the track-only, slick-shod McLaren P1 GTR, the Porsche 918 and the Ferrari 488 GTB to top the leaderboard.

Neill Briggs, BAC Co-Founder and Director of Product Development, said: “We are truly honoured and delighted to receive the Best for Selfish Sundays Award from TopGear magazine. The Mono has achieved success all over the globe, and this award is further evidence of it being the ultimate driver’s car.

“The Mono is all about driving enjoyment no matter one’s level of ability. From casual Sunday drives to setting rapid lap times on track, it’s a one-of-a-kind supercar that anyone can fall in love with. We build the Mono to suit every driver and TopGear’s award is testament to the hard work and attention to detail that our talented team put in to every single model.”

LA SHOW - The BAC MONO is set to wow the crowds as it looks to expand further into the United States of America.

• Liverpool-based manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is continuing to grow from strength to strength across the Atlantic, as it’s set to wow visitors to the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show
• The LA Auto Show runs until 27 November at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, as the biggest automotive brands touch down in California to showcase their vehicles and technology
• BAC has a successful client base in the United States of America, where its single-seat Mono supercar has earned plaudits and endless interest from all around the country
• As such, BAC is now rolling out a direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) strategy for its North America expansion

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is continuing to take North America by storm and has set up a show-stopping stand at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show until 27 November.

Situated in a prime location between the West Hall and South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, the BAC display showcases the brand’s world-famous, road-legal, single-seater Mono supercar in all its glory.

BAC will once again rub shoulders with the biggest manufacturers in the business in California and could well hog the limelight with its remarkable vehicle and the astounding technology behind it.

The 2017 model year Mono features a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing that delivers 305bhp and 308Nm of torque. And as the supercar weighs just 580kg, it boasts a staggering power-to-weight ratio of 525bhp per tonne.

The updated model also features five-stage traction control, intelligent launch control and switchable auto upshift, whereby the car surges up the ratios automatically – this can be turned off via the multifunction steering wheel.

Illuminated switchgear now sits on the wheel itself, which has a faster-ratio rack and turns 1.7 times lock to lock. Plus an electronic parking brake has been added to reduce weight and, as with the new wider chassis – now standard – further enhances cockpit space.

The Mono has been exported to 28 different countries across five continents around the globe, with the United States of America one of many nations falling in love with the one-of-a-kind supercar.

When BAC first conquered the USA, it did so with the help of distribution partners, who made getting the Mono on the road in American hands possible.

But due to overwhelming demand from the market, BAC decided to set up its North American operations in Sonoma, California, and roll out a direct Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) strategy.

In May 2016, BAC USA incorporated was founded, and the brand’s dealership programme has been in full swing ever since – boosting its profile in major cities and states.

The release of the all-encompassing Mono 2.5l in North America will give BAC even more success across the continent and ensure buyers have total peace of mind thanks to dedicated service centres for its clients.

The British company is also providing technical support, dealer acquisition and technician training and aims to have between 8-10 dedicated dealers across the USA over the next 12 months.

Mark Rayner, BAC's Chief Operations Officer and North American President, said: "This is the optimum time in the evolution of the North American market for BAC to enter the region as the OEM. From 2016, the company intends to expand its dealer and service center offering with pivotal dealers, who aspire to increase our brand awareness and Mono ownership in one of our larger markets."

Company co-founder and Director of Product Development Neill Briggs added: “Our venture in the United States of America is born out of extensive industry research. It’s the biggest and most lucrative supercar territory in the world, which is why it’s at the very top of our global sales strategy. Success across the Atlantic is testament to our fantastic team and we’re looking forward to the next step in 2017.”

BAC have signed three dealers to its program with a further two to be signed before the end of 2016. The company is interested to hear from potential dealers in the North American market.

BAC and its single seater supercar has taken two prestigious awards, which goes to show how good the brad and car is.

• Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) had cause for celebration at the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards on 10 November, securing two prestigious awards and seeing off high-profile competition
• BAC scooped the award for International Trade Award and the Logistics Excellence Award to cement its status as one of the most innovative and exciting businesses in the North
• The NAA Awards showcase the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain companies and service providers in the region
• BAC is the British manufacturer behind the Mono – the world’s first single-seater, road-legal supercar

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) landed two prestigious awards at the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards on 10 November in Manchester, seeing off stiff competition from high-profile companies from the region.

BAC won the highly acclaimed International Trade Award as well as the Logistics Excellence Award to once again prove that it’s one of the most exciting and innovative businesses in the UK.

The International Trade Award goes to the brand that’s displayed overseas excellence and showcased the best of British abroad, and BAC was a worthy winner.

The Liverpool-based brand has exported its single-seater Mono supercar to 28 countries, including the likes of Qatar, Myanmar, Brazil and Taiwan, and broke plenty of new ground over the course of 2016.

Covering five continents is a truly impressive feat for a niche company like BAC, and NAA judges recognised the rationale and effectiveness of the company’s international trade strategy.

The Logistics Excellence Awarded was presented to the company that demonstrated all-round logistical success, innovation and, of course, excellence.

Logistics is at the heart of BAC’s business; 98 per cent of its supply chain is based in the UK and 45 per cent of its materials are sourced from around its home in the north-west of England.

BAC is proud of its British heritage and shows a great deal of commitment to the country by minimising its in-bound logistics footprint. Its outward logistics portfolio is equally impressive

BAC is no stranger to winning awards for its business prowess, having won the MIB Manufacturing Business of the Year and the Merseyside Innovation Award Overall Winner prizes back in 2014.

It’s reigned supreme at the NAA Awards before, too, landing the Innovation Award back in 2011 – a prize it was shortlisted for this year.

BAC co-founder and Director of Product Development Neill Briggs said: “To be recognised for our business achievements by the NAA is a real honour. We have a hugely talented team at BAC keeping us ticking and forever breaking new territories around the globe. We are extremely proud of our UK heritage and always strive for economic and environmental excellence in our production process.”