Names like Tramontana R, Carver One, BAC Mono, Formula EcoBoost, Mazda Mono-Posto, Sub Three-Wheeler, Palatov D1… have very different designs because these are single-seat car models. The list, chosen by Top Speed, ranges from unique ideas, cars intended only for racing, to cars that can participate in traffic. Of course, the list does not include professional racing cars.
1. Tramontana R. |
Tramontana R
Tramontana R is a “super product” from the little-known supercar company Tramontana in Spain. The car is equipped with a 5.5L twin turbocharged V12 engine, 720 horsepower, maximum torque of 1,099Nm, allowing the supercar to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. To own this “super product”, the amount you have to spend is up to 385,000 Euro.
2. Carver One. |
Carver One
Carver One was created by a research group called Brink Dynamics. The vehicle uses an electronic steering system (Drive By Wire). The Dynamic Vehicle Control system (a type of electronic balance system but with many differences) helps the Carver One tilt the steering wheel every time it turns a corner.
3. BAC Mono. |
BAC Mono
The design of BAC Mono makes people immediately think of a Formula 3 racing car. BAC Mono owns a 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated Mountune engine, 2.5 liter capacity, producing a maximum capacity of 305 horsepower and maximum torque of 308 Nm. Power is transmitted to the wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
4.Formula EcoBoost. |
Formula EcoBoost
Formula EcoBoost is a racing car equipped with Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost engine. The car only takes 7 minutes and 22 seconds to complete a lap of the famous Nurburgring test track, making the list of the fastest cars at this “legendary” racetrack.
5. Palatov D1. |
Palatov D1
The Palatov D1 is an American lightweight racing car designed by Dennis Palatov, and manufactured by Palatov Motorsport based in Portland, Oregon. The car uses a 3,000cc V8 engine, possesses an aggressive appearance, making a big impression on onlookers at first sight.
6. Three-Wheeler Sub. |
Three-Wheeler Sub
This great idea was built by Jay Brett, Niki Smart and Nick Mynott – all engineers working in an automotive design studio. Sub Three-Wheeler impresses with its 996cc V-Twin engine design mounted next to the driver’s seat, delivering 120 horsepower.
7.Rinspeed Advantage R1. |
Rinspeed Advantage R1
With a height of only 97cm (38 inches), the Rinspeed Advantage R1 was once the world’s shortest car. This is also the first sports car to run on biofuel. A special feature of this vehicle is the ability to automatically adjust the height and tilt of the cockpit according to speed.
8. Electra Meccanica Solo. |
Electra Meccanica Solo
The Electra Meccanica Solo is an all-electric vehicle similar to a Tesla car. The car uses an independent electric motor with a capacity of 82 horsepower and 190Nm of torque. Connected to the above motor is a 16.1kWh lithium ion battery system that helps the car operate a distance of 160km continuously with a full charge time of approximately 3 hours with a 220V power source.
9. Mazda Mono-Posto. |
Mazda Mono-Posto
Mazda Mono-Posto was developed based on the Miata sports car. The car’s design does not open the door, has no windows or hood, and only has a single seat because the car is only for those who want to experience speed alone on the road. Mazda Mono-Posto has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in about 6 seconds.
10. Peel P50. |
Peel P50
Peel P50 is known as a “mini car” – the smallest car model with only 137cm long, 104.1cm wide, weighing 59kg. Peel P50 is designed with 3 wheels and 1 door, equipped with a 49cc engine, 3-speed manual transmission, no reverse gear. Therefore, to reverse the car, the driver must get out of the cockpit and pull the car from behind. The maximum speed of Peel P50 is about 61km/h.
11. Lamborghini Egoista |
Lamborghini Egoista
Lamborghini Egoista – “supercar that can’t go down the street” is considered the company’s “craziest” car. Egoista uses a 5.2 liter V10 engine – the same engine that the Huracan supercar owns.
12. BMW Isetta |
BMW Isetta
BMW’s Isetta became the world’s best-selling ‘car’ equipped with a single-cylinder engine when it launched. More than 160,000 Isettas have been sold in Europe. Iso Isetta only has 3 wheels and front opening doors, 236cc engine with 9.5 horsepower.
13. Ferrari Monza SP |
Ferrari Monza SP
Ferrari Monza SP is capable of accelerating 0-96.5km/h in 2.9 seconds and 0-199.5km/h in 7.9 seconds. The car has a maximum speed of 299.3km/h – a speed that only a few Formula 1 drivers have the opportunity to experience. In addition, the car is also equipped with a large 6.5-liter V12 engine with a capacity of 809 horsepower derived from the 812 Superfast engine.
14. Renault Twizy |
Renault Twizy
This car is the pride of French youth. Mixing the shape of a golf cart and a Countach, the car has a 6.1kWh li-ion battery, 13 horsepower capacity, can run no more than 96km on a single charge, with a maximum speed of 80km/h. The car weighs only about 474 kg.
15. Toyota Ultra-compact BEV |
Toyota Ultra-compact BEV
The car has a compact design with a length of only 2,490mm, width 1,290mm and height 1,550mm. After just one battery charge, this electric vehicle can travel within a range of 100km, reaching a maximum speed of 60km/h.
Phuong Huyen