Jerry Isaac Mallo is a Nigerian engineer and entrepreneur renowned for designing and manufacturing Nigeria’s first carbon fiber sports car, the Bennie Purrie. Born in 1994 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Mallo is the CEO of Bennie Technologies Ltd, a company he founded in 2018 to advance automotive design and manufacturing in Nigeria.
Bennie Purrie: Nigeria’s First Carbon Fiber Sports Car
In November 2019, Mallo unveiled the Bennie Purrie, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s automotive industry. The sports car features a tubular chassis framed with steel and a fiberglass body, designed to withstand the challenging conditions of Nigerian roads. Equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine and a 5-speed transmission, the Purrie can accelerate from 0 to 120 km/h in 12 seconds. Its design includes gull-wing doors and a cooling system with four radiators to maintain optimal engine temperature.
Bennie Sternum: A New Chapter in Nigerian Automotive Innovation
Building on the success of the Purrie, Mallo introduced the Bennie Sternum, a high-performance sports car named after the human sternum to emphasize safety. The Sternum is engineered with air suspension systems that allow adjustable ground clearance, enabling it to navigate various terrains. It boasts a 4.2-liter engine producing 340 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. Mallo’s vision with the Sternum is to create a vehicle that combines performance with adaptability to local road conditions.
Bennie Technologies Ltd: Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Solutions
Bennie Technologies Ltd, headquartered in Abuja with workshops in Jos, aims to revolutionize the Nigerian automotive industry by focusing on:
- High Performance: Designing vehicles with superior acceleration, top speed, and handling
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Incorporating advanced infotainment systems, safety features, and driver assistance technologies.
- Unique Design: Creating visually stunning cars with unique and futuristic designs.
- Sustainability: Transitioning towards electric vehicles and using sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact.
The company plans to expand its product line to include regular electric vehicles, making sustainable transportation accessible to a broader audience.
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