2010 General Dynamics M1161 Growler
SOLD
Year
2010Make
OtherModel
OtherOdometer
4,400Engine
2.8L I4 Turbo-DieselFuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
Upon RequestSeller
Private PartyLocation
Silver Spring, MDTitle Status
clean- Military-Grade Platform: The M1161 Growler—officially the Internally Transportable Light Strike Vehicle (ITV-LSV)—was developed for the U.S. Marine Corps as a lightweight, highly mobile platform capable of fitting inside a V-22 Osprey. That requirement dictated nearly every aspect of its design, from compact dimensions to its low stowed height.
- Purpose-Built Engineering: Unlike earlier military utility vehicles, the Growler was engineered from the ground up with modern components. It shares conceptual roots with light tactical vehicles but incorporates a fully independent system designed for rapid deployment, transportability, and off-road mobility.
- Turbo-Diesel Powertrain: Power comes from a 2.8L turbo-diesel inline-four producing 132 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque, paired with a GM 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case. It’s a simple, durable setup designed for reliability in demanding environments.
- Advanced Mobility Features: One of the defining features of the Growler is its four-wheel steering system, controlled via joystick with auto-centering functionality. Combined with an adjustable air ride suspension system, it allows for variable ride height depending on terrain or transport requirements.
- Compact, Capable, Deployable: With a curb weight of approximately 4,500 lbs, a payload capacity around 2,000 lbs, and a range exceeding 400 miles, the Growler balances mobility and utility. Its ability to lower to a stowed height under 4 feet underscores its original mission profile.
- Condition and Configuration: This example is a four-seat configuration finished in DOD 383 camouflage green, equipped with a full roll cage and multiple D-ring tie-down points. With just 4,400 miles, it represents a lightly used example of a platform rarely seen in civilian hands.
Vehicles like the M1161 rarely enter the civilian market, and when they do, they tend to attract serious collectors. This isn’t a styled homage or surplus parts build—it’s a genuine military platform designed for a specific mission profile. Its combination of low production volume, specialized engineering (including four-wheel steering and adjustable suspension), and direct ties to modern U.S. military operations make it fundamentally different from typical off-road vehicles. For the right buyer, this is less about modification potential and more about owning a highly specialized piece of modern military hardware.
- 2.8L turbo-diesel inline-4
- 132 horsepower / 230 lb-ft torque
- GM 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission
- 2-speed transfer case (2WD/4WD high and low)
- Four-wheel steering with joystick control
- Adjustable air ride suspension
- ~2,000 lb payload capacity
- ~408-mile range
- 85 mph top speed
- DOD 383 camouflage green finish
- Full roll cage
- D-ring tie-down points (front, rear, sides)
- Compact V-22 transportable design
- 4,400 miles
- Originally developed for U.S. Marine Corps
- Offered by private party
- Located in Silver Spring, Maryland
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