dune buggy meets rally car with meyers manx & tuthill’s off-roader LFG at monterey car week

off-roader LFG by meyers manx and tuthill

Meyers Manx and Tuthill introduce the off-roader LFG at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week 2025. A dune buggy meets a rally car, the vehicle uses a carbon fiber body construction, allowing it to handle rough terrain without adding weight to it that would affect performance. There’s a rollover protection structure sitting inside the cabin, and this system protects occupants if the vehicle flips during off-road driving.

The structure meets safety standards for both motorsport and recreational off-road use, making the off-roader LFG by Meyers Manx and Tuthill ideal for rough terrains. Multiple engine options are available for the vehicle, with one variant using a four-valve engine based on Tuthill’s K engine design. This engine connects to a six-speed sequential gearbox that allows quick gear changes without a clutch pedal. The drivetrain also includes four-wheel drive with three limited-slip differentials to distribute power between front and rear wheels, left and right wheels, and between the front wheels themselves. This system helps maintain traction on sand, rocks, and other surfaces.

all images courtesy of Meyers Manx and Tuthill | photos by Stephan Bauer

cabin transforms between being enclosed and open-air 

The off-roader LFG by Meyers Manx and Tuthill has a suspension with twin five-way adjustable dampers on each wheel, so drivers can adjust compression and rebound settings to match different terrain types. There are also hydraulic bump stops that prevent damage when the suspension reaches its limits during jumps or impacts. For the tires, the design teams add BF Goodrich All-Terrain wheels that can weather various surfaces. These tires work on sand, dirt, rocks, and pavement, and their tread pattern and rubber are both for on- and off-road traction.

Inside the vehicle, the off-roader LFG by Meyers Manx and Tuthill has climate control for long drives. Air conditioning keeps occupants cool in desert conditions, while heating works in cold mountain areas (the system operates when the cabin is closed). The cabin can transform between being enclosed and for open-air riding. In two minutes, drivers can remove doors and roof panels to create an open buggy setup. This change allows occupants to experience wind and outdoor conditions directly. Then, the installed GPS navigation helps drivers find routes in remote areas, and the system works even without cell phone signals using satellite connections.

Meyers Manx and Tuthill introduce the off-roader LFG at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

first ‘world tour’ in 2027 with a tour of Baja, Mexico

An Inconel exhaust system handles engine gases for the off-roader LFG by Meyers Manx and Tuthill. The system resists heat and corrosion better than standard steel exhaust materials, as the design teams describe. They add that this durability matters during extended off-road use where the exhaust experiences extreme temperatures and impacts. For the fuel tank, it holds enough gasoline for extended-range driving. This capacity reduces the need for fuel stops in remote areas where gas stations are far apart. The tank design also prevents fuel from sloshing during off-road maneuvers. The collaboration combines Meyers Manx’s buggy heritage with Tuthill’s rally experience. 

Meyers Manx created the original fiberglass dune buggy in the 1960s, while Tuthill specializes in building cars for international rally competitions. The companies plan to produce only 100 examples of the LFG after appearing at the Monterey Car Week 2025, which ran between August 8th and 17th. Each owner also receives access to organized driving adventures around the world for six years, with the first adventure beginning in 2027 with a tour of Baja, Mexico. Production begins in 2026 with deliveries starting before the first adventure tour.

the vehicle uses a carbon fiber body construction, allowing it to handle rough terrain without adding weight to it

there’s a rollover protection structure sitting inside the cabin

front view of the vehicle with soft-rounded headlights

the frame meets safety standards for both motorsport and recreational off-road use

glimpse inside the cabin of the vehicle

the engine connects to a six-speed sequential gearbox that allows quick gear changes without a clutch peda

project info:

name: LFG

design: Meyers Manx, Tuthill | @meyersmanx, @tuthill.uk

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