BAC e-Mono Concept Gets Aggressive Redesign from Independent Designer

Maitreya Dhanak, an independent designer, has created an aggressive digital redesign of the BAC e-Mono concept, which was originally unveiled by BAC as a feasibility study for a zero-emission future.

BAC, a British automaker, announced its hydrogen-powered e-Mono concept last year, which was intended to be a feasibility study for the company's zero-emission future. While the official sketches of the single-seater resembled the ICE-powered Mono, independent designer Maitreya Dhanak created his own version in the digital world that featured an aggressive redesign.

Despite sticking to the signature roofless single-seater layout and aeronautical and motorsport references in the exterior design, Dhanak made some changes that proposed an alternative future for the track-focused supercar. Notably, the LED headlights were relocated and mounted lower, with a cleaner design for the front intakes. While this design looks impressive on paper, it may not comply with laws governing road-legal vehicles, as headlights must be at a certain distance from the ground. This is likely why BAC initially opted for fender-mounted headlights.

Other notable features of Dhanak's design include the pronounced front and rear fenders and mirror-replacing cameras. From a top view, the redesign is more visible, featuring a simpler drop-shaped main body and minimized side air intakes since there is no combustion engine behind the single-seater cabin. The F1-style intake above the headrest is retained, however, as a significant feature of the car. The designer also opted for ultra-slip LED taillights at the back.

It is worth noting that BAC has not yet fully unveiled the e-Mono concept, despite Dhanak revealing his design with plenty of different liveries. However, the automaker has released the official specifications of the hydrogen-powered supercar, which features a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain producing a combined 371 hp (277 kW / 377 PS), with all-wheel-drive. The e-Mono can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.2 seconds and has a top speed of 266 km/h (165 mph). According to BAC, the e-Mono was faster than the ICE-powered Mono R around Silverstone in digital simulation tests. It remains unknown whether Dhanak's e-Mono redesign was intended as an FCEV or battery electric vehicle (BEV).

Source: Carscoops