Friday, November 16, 2007

History of the Brimont Brutt

BRUTT     =     Brimont
Routier
Utilitaire
Tout
Terrain

1983 – Brimont plans to build a light 4x4 truck – The Brutt.

1985 – First trial of a Brutt, 3.5 t version, by the French Army: there are many shortcomings.

1986 – New 4.5 t version released.  The new version is tested by the French army.
At end of 1986, Brimont states that approximately 20 Brutts have been manufactured.

1987 – New 5.5 t version is released.

1988 – New intercooler civilian version released, Peugeot XDTE, 110 Hp.

1990 – First order from the French Army and Air Force, for the 5.5 t version.

1992 – End of production. Only (approximately) 400 Brutt will have been built!!!

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Original sales brochure: