Brado, a new manufacturer based in Parma, Italy has revealed its first model: the Carbon Buggy, built around a full carbonfibre monocoque and an analogue mechanical layout.
The company is founded by Matias Mussetta, a car developer and composite technician whose background includes work with Scuderia Toro Rosso, Lamborghini, Dallara and the Ferrari 499P Hypercar programme. He is joined by Andrea Mazzuca, managing partner of Maked and co-founder of Outlierman, who is involved in the brand’s strategic direction.
“Thanks to the design freedom granted by high-level craftsmanship, we have shaped a dream car capable of tackling paths that remain literally impassable for most cars,” says Mazzuca. “An emotional driving experience that, for us, embodies the excellence of Made in Italy.”
The Carbon Buggy uses a structure built entirely from carbonfibre, with exposed finishes and titanium details. Brado says the engineering approach combines the familiar layout of a dune buggy with a contemporary monocoque construction method, intended to reduce weight while keeping the driving experience mechanical rather than software led.
Power comes from a naturally aspirated, air-cooled Volkswagen boxer engine. The standard 1.8-litre unit produces 85hp, while an optional 2.0-litre version raises output to 110bhp. Both use a twin-carburettor fuel system and a manual transmission. Brado says the car has no electronic driver aids and describes the electrical strategy as: “Zero Electronics: 100% Analog.”
“With Brado, we wanted to bring the car back to its primordial essence,” says Mussetta. “We applied the advanced experience derived from building hypercars to create an object that celebrates pure mechanics, where every single gram of carbon is at the service of emotion.”
The chassis specification includes disc brakes, adjustable oil and gas shock absorbers, and the choice of BF Goodrich off-road tyres or Cooper Cobra hybrid street rubber. The Carbon Buggy measures 3310mm long, with a width of 1700mm at the front and 1810mm at the rear. Buyers can specify either a two-seat or four-seat layout.
The design work is handled by Juan Manuel Diaz, whose previous projects include the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Audi R8 Spyder and Audi RSQ e-tron Dakar. Brado says the exposed carbon structure forms part of the visual design rather than being hidden beneath conventional bodywork.
“Redesigning an icon of agility like the buggy was a challenge of subtraction,” explains Diaz. “We eliminated the superfluous to let the shapes speak the language of speed and Italian authenticity.”
Brado also offers a bespoke specification process. Customers can choose interior leathers, marine fabrics and different carbonfibre colour treatments, allowing each car to be configured around its intended use and appearance. The company has not confirmed pricing or production numbers.
More details are available here.
