A small American company, Brado, has unveiled the Carbon Buggy – an ultralight off-road buggy that looks like a mix of a racing prototype, an ATV, and a track sports car. The main feature of the machine is its extremely low weight: about 300 kg. For comparison, this is lighter than most modern adventure motorcycles and almost five times lighter than a typical Polaris or Can-Am buggy.

The secret lies in its design. The machine is built around a carbon monocoque with open suspension and a minimal number of body panels. Brado effectively uses motorsport approaches and applies them to the off-road segment.

Instead of a car engine, a compact 999 cc motorcycle engine from BMW Motorrad is installed. It develops about 230 hp and works with a sequential gearbox. With such a low weight, the power-to-weight ratio is on par with hypercars.

But even more interesting is the machine's behavior. Thanks to its ultralight design, the Carbon Buggy can literally "fly" over bumps, react faster to steering, and work the suspension more effectively off-road. In off-roading, weight reduction is often more important than absolute power.

The project clearly demonstrates a new trend in the extreme vehicle industry. While production SUVs are becoming heavier due to batteries, safety systems, and electronics, small companies are starting to look for the opposite path – maximum weight reduction.

Compared to modern three-ton electric SUVs, the Carbon Buggy looks almost alien. It's a machine created not for versatility or comfort, but for pure mechanics and the sensation of speed off-road.

And that's why the project generates such interest: today, ultralight cars are becoming an almost endangered species.

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