MillenWorks

MillenWorks
MillenWorks (Textron)
Industry Motorsport
Automotive engineering
Founded 1980 (sold to Textron June 9, 2010)
Headquarters Tustin, California, U.S.
Key people Rod Millen (founder)
Website MillenWorks.com
2006 Baja 1000 MillenWorks vehicle

MillenWorks, known as Rod Millen Motorsports until 2005, is an automotive technology company started by Rod Millen in 1980.[1] The company began by preparing Millen's rally cars, and evolved into designing and building them.[2] The company now develops vehicles, high performance auto parts, and technology for racing, concept cars, and the US military.[3]

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Race cars

Some of the first cars designed and built by the company are 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. [4][5][6] Other cars include the Championship Off-Road Racing Pro 4 Toyota Tundra and the SCORE Toyota FJ Cruiser which competes in the Baja 1000.[7][8][9]

Concept cars

MillenWorks is 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.[10] 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.[11][12] Other projects include the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, Lexus IS430, Porsche Carrera GT Concept, Toyota Ultimate Celica, Lexus Streetrod, and the Toyota Retrocruiser.[13]

Military vehicles

MillenWorks has also developed manned and unmanned ground vehicles and technology for the military, such as the MillenWorks Light Utility Vehicle.[14][15] With Lord Corporation, they have also developed an active magneto rheological suspension for the U.S. Army's Stryker, which was tested at the Yuma Proving Grounds.[16][17][18] They have 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.[19][20] They have also developed diesel-electric drivetrains for the HMMWV, which were tested at the Aberdeen Proving Ground.[21]

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Performance parts

It has also developed automotive performance parts for the Mazda Miata, and cooperated with Toyota Racing Development on parts for the Toyota Celica and Lexus IS300. [22] [23]

References

  1. ^ Motorsport.com: News channel
  2. ^ RallyBase
  3. ^ MillenWorks Wins $313,331 Contract | Company Activities & Management > Contracts & Bids from AllBusiness.com
  4. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/ch/Rod%20Millen%20Career%20Highlights.pdf
  5. ^ MillenWorks - Driving Innovation
  6. ^ MillenWorks - Driving Innovation
  7. ^ MillenWorks - Driving Innovation
  8. ^ MillenWorks - Driving Innovation
  9. ^ COMMENTARY - The Online Motorsports Authority. NASCAR, Formula 1, Auto Racing, Moto Racing, Cars, Bikes, PINKS and more! - SPEEDtv.com
  10. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Jeep.pdf
  11. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Ralliart.pdf
  12. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Scion_Fuse.pdf
  13. ^ MillenWorks - Driving Innovation
  14. ^ https://tagteamdbserver.mathworks.com/ttserverroot/Download/20383_91182v00_RodMillen_US.pdf
  15. ^ Defense Tech: A Little LUV for the Future Military Jeep
  16. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/Stryker_Test.pdf
  17. ^ Lord Corp. inks agreement with MillenWorks.(News) Industry & Business Article - Research, News, Information, Contacts, Divisions, Subsidiaries, Business Associations
  18. ^ Magneto-Rheological Fluid Semiactive Suspension System Performance Testing on a Stryker Vehicle
  19. ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/Lockheed_SBA_Award_2006.pdf
  20. ^ Lockheed Martin Reaches Major Milestone For The Mule Robotic Vehicle Engineering Evaluation Unit
  21. ^ Running on Empty—Hybrid-Electric Technology Offers Viable Fuel Options
  22. ^ MX-5 Miata Tuning/Rod Millen
  23. ^ Toyota Celica Ultimate – Rod Millen & TRD Tuning !!! | car tuning magazine Tuningmag.net

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