2004–2008 Brammo
1 2004–2008
1.1 enertia gt
1.2 pro gt , rogue gt
1.3 ariel atom
1.4 enertia powercycle , brammo, inc.
2004–2008
enertia gt
the enertia gt car planned production, intended powered naturally aspirated falconer v12 engine. however, has since been announced project has shifted making gt battery electric vehicle compete tesla roadster (2008).
pro gt , rogue gt
brammo applied trademark of pro gt in april 2004. brammo finalized design brammo motorsports pro gt , hired brian wismann lead designer prior building prototype. pro gt prototype had 600 cu in (9,800 cc) v12 engine producing 800 hp (600 kw). brammo commissioned six-speed transverse synchro-mesh gearbox xtrac, inc., of berkshire, england. built custom falconer v12 engine. brammo changed name of pro gt rogue gt. imported gardner douglas t70s, demand vehicle not sufficient. in 2006, brammo executed assignment of interest in trademark rogue nissan motors, introduced nissan rogue, compact crossover suv in october 2007.
ariel atom
brammo ariel atom
in 2005, brammo purchased license produce ariel atom, exo-skeletal vehicle designed nik smart while transport design student @ coventry university. brammo s license allowed company produce vehicle north american market only. after secured license ariel ceo simon saunders, brammo reverse-engineered vehicle, making several improvements along way, , began production. company not secure honda engines installed in uk versions of car, approached gm , able obtain supercharged gm ecotec engine, although limited run of ten of atoms came equipped honda k20a engines. company sold on 130 of cars during 20 month period. jay leno bought 1 of them , wrote extensive review of popular mechanics.
enertia powercycle , brammo, inc.
brammo enertia powercycles
brammo s experience building supercars, coupled research of electric drivetrains , then-current battery technology led belief power-to-weight ratio , energy density of lithium batteries, ev possible, vehicle s weight crucial concern. decision made produce lighter motorcycle.
brammo focused on designing , building enertia powercycle prototype. after completing prototype, company met investors , determined brammo motorsports needed become brammo, inc., , thereafter focus on electric vehicles. name brammo, inc. registered in august 2008.
in september 2008, brammo raised $10 million round best buy, venture capital, chrysalix energy venture capital, , others.
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