The phrase
"engineering mule" refers to a prototype or test model used in the field of engineering. It is a practical version of an idea, design, or concept that engineers use to evaluate and troubleshoot before creating the final product.
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This month, the luxury automaker announced it has begun the testing phase of this new architecture, with early preparatory activity seeing
new engineering mules tested in public around the world.
The upcoming Rolls - Royce SUV is getting closer to production, as evidenced by
this engineering mule that's out and about testing a new all - wheel - drive system for this new model.
In addition, the 1957
engineering mule «Black Bess» was built to test new features for a future car.
The engineering mule Black Bess was destroyed by the company shortly after the Packard plant was shuttered.
Still, this is
an engineering mule, not a pre-production prototype.
After a brief stint in
the engineering mule, we're fairly confident the production i8 will live up to its billing as a sports car.
After driving
the engineering mule, we're confident the production version will live up to its billing as a sports car, delivering directness and handling prowess.
The vehicle looks like nothing more than an up - sprung V40, and is
an engineering mule, which is most likely using a CMA platform based chassis.
If Car and Driver is right, and the photos they took really are
an engineering mule for the Corvette C8, then it is entirely possible we will see a concept as early as next year's Detroit Auto Show.
However, the different exhaust on
the engineering mule hints that Renault may have deeper powertrain changes.
The engineering mules will be tested through multiple terrains and weather conditions around the world.