MillenWorks

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MillenWorks (Textron)
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HeadquartersTustin, California, U.S.
Key people
Rod Millen (founder)
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2006 Baja 1000 MillenWorks vehicle

MillenWorks, known as Rod Millen Motorsports until 2005, was an American automotive technology company started by Rod Millen in 1980.[2] The company began by preparing Millen's rally cars, and evolved into designing and building them.[3] The company developed vehicles, high performance auto parts, and technology for racing, concept cars, and the US military.[4]

MillenWorks was acquired by Textron in 2011.[1]

Race cars

Some of the first cars designed and built by the company were the Pikes Peak Toyota Celica and Toyota Tacoma which Millen drove to overall victories in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.[5][6][7] Other cars include the Championship Off-Road Racing Pro 4 Toyota Tundra and the SCORE Toyota FJ Cruiser which competed in the Baja 1000.[8][9][10]

Concept cars

MillenWorks was often contracted to develop technologies for upcoming concept cars. They developed the revolutionary drivetrain seen on the Jeep Hurricane, which allows it to spin in place using independent four wheel steering.[11] They also developed the hybrid electric four wheel drive system seen on the Ralliart Mitsubishi Eclipse concept car, and many of the mechanisms seen on the Scion Fuse.[12][13] Other projects included the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, Lexus IS430, Porsche Carrera GT Concept, Toyota Ultimate Celica, Lexus Streetrod, and the Toyota Retrocruiser.[14]

Military vehicles

MillenWorks also developed manned and unmanned ground vehicles and technology for the military, such as the MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle.[15][16] With Lord Corporation, they also developed an active magneto rheological suspension for the U.S. Army's Stryker, which was tested at the Yuma Proving Grounds.[17][18][19] They teamed with Lockheed Martin on several other projects, including the RST-V, unmanned ground combat vehicle, Gladiator tactical unmanned ground vehicle, and the multifunctional utility/logistics and equipment (Mule) vehicle.[20][21] They also developed diesel-electric drivetrains for the HMMWV, which were tested at the Aberdeen Proving Ground.[22]

Performance parts

It also developed automotive performance parts for the Mazda Miata, and cooperated with Toyota Racing Development on parts for the Toyota Celica and Lexus IS300.[23][24]

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  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MillenWorks helps Mitsubishi develop 400HP AWD Ralliart Eclipse" (PDF). www.millenworks.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2011.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MillenWorks mechanisms drive the Scion FUSE" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-20.
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  16. ^ Defense Tech: A Little LUV for the Future Military Jeep
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MillenWorks' active damper suspension system demonstrates dramatic mobility improvements for the U.S. Army Stryker Armored Combat Vehicle" (PDF). www.millenworks.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 29, 2007.
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  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Lockheed Martin Reaches Major Milestone For The Mule Robotic Vehicle Engineering Evaluation Unit". Spacedaily.com. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
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