| Bantam BRC-40 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | American Bantam |
| Production | 1940–1943 |
| Assembly | Butler, Pennsylvania |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | off-road vehicle |
| Body style | open |
| Related | Willys MB |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 112 cu in (1.8 L) Continental BY-4112 I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,020 mm (80 in) |
| Length | 3,240 mm (128 in) |
| Width | 1,430 mm (56 in) |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70 in) (with roof) |
| Curb weight | 950 kg (2,090 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Willys MB |
Bantam BRC is an American off-road vehicle designed during World War II, constructed in 1940, and the precursor to the Jeep. Produced in a relatively small number of 2,642 units, in several versions, it was used by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. The basic version of the model was the BRC-40 (Bantam Reconnaissance Car 40).