"Development mules" are prototype vehicles that are created during the development process of a new car or vehicle. They are used to test and evaluate various components, systems, and technologies before the final production design is decided upon.
Sentences with «development mules»
Well, we made use of this old technique and sent out development mules all over the world to test and evaluate our new products before we actually produce them. (alicespig.com)
(The last two new Ford GTs, which were used as development mules, are being upgraded to serve as spares.) (automobilemag.com)
Though it blatantly looks like a poorly - assembled version of the NC (or third - generation) Mazda MX - 5 Miata, our spy photographer actually caught an early development mule for the next - generation Miata and next - generation Alfa Romeo Spider testing on the Nürburgring. (automobilemag.com)