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{{Infobox car
 
{{Infobox car
 
| short_name          = MRT
 
| short_name          = MRT
| car_image          = [[Image:MRT.jpg|250px]]
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| car_image          = [[Image:MRT.png|250px]]
 
| drive              = rear
 
| drive              = rear
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| engine_placement    = mid
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| vehicle_type        = fsae
 
| class              = ss
 
| class              = ss
 
| license            = S1
 
| license            = S1
 
| resemblance        = real
 
| resemblance        = real
 
| introduced          = 0.3E
 
| introduced          = 0.3E
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| last_updated        = 0.7A
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| driver_position    = central
 
| engine              = 600 cc turbocharged inline 4
 
| engine              = 600 cc turbocharged inline 4
 
| power_kw            = 48
 
| power_kw            = 48
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'''MRT5''' is a small open-wheel racecar somewhat larger than a kart, based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team to compete in the Formula SAE championship.
 
'''MRT5''' is a small open-wheel racecar somewhat larger than a kart, based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team to compete in the Formula SAE championship.
  
Based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team and competing in the Formula SAE championship this lightweight car is ideal for [[Autocross|autocross]] tracks and slow configurations. The MRT5 is fun to drive and reminds you of a kart although it has more power and a differential. See the [http://www.fsae.mcgill.ca/ official website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20211121010018/https://fsae.mcgill.ca/en/indexen.htm archived]). It was introduced in patch {{LFS version|0.3E}} (also called Patch S1E), and an updated version of the MRT was released in the {{LFS version|0.7A}} patch on 16 Dec 2021, along with [[Vehicle Mods|vehicle mods]]. The update included a new steering wheel, slightly wider tyres and an improved frame.
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Based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team and competing in the Formula SAE championship,{{ref|1}} this lightweight car is ideal for [[Autocross|autocross]] tracks and slow configurations. The MRT5 is fun to drive and reminds you of a kart although it has more power and a differential.
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== History ==
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Initially, the MRT5 was introduced in a special Christmas test patch 0.3D16 on Dec 11, 2003, which allowed the community to test the car before it was introduced in patch {{LFS version|0.3E}} (also called Patch S1E) four days later, on Dec 15, 2003. It was the first car in LFS, that was of resemblance to a real, existing car. An updated version of the MRT was released in the {{LFS version|0.7A}} patch on Dec 16, 2021, along with [[Vehicle Mods|vehicle mods]]. The update included a new steering wheel, slightly wider tyres, an improved frame and other minor updates.
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Fun fact: in an S1 (S2?) progress report published on Jan 31, 2004, Scawen mentioned that after the release of the MRT5, he did some work on a car called MRT6, including modelling and programming for unsprung wings. Two screenshots were attached to this article, showing off the massive front and rear wings of the never-released MRT6.{{ref|2}}
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MRT6 1.jpg|Unreleased MRT6 concept with unsprung wings
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MRT6 2.jpg|Unreleased MRT6 concept with unsprung wings
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Mrt5 3.jpg|MRT5 on [[Fern Bay]] in 2003, LFS version 0.3D16/0.3E
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</gallery>
  
 
== Setup tip ==
 
== Setup tip ==
 
This car is best with SOFT suspension. Understeer is certainly not needed in the springs, it hurts turning too much. Just adjust antiroll bars to get the balance you want. Also, this car is extremely sensitive to differential settings. Use the viscous differential and keep it fairly open (low single digits). Very low tyre pressures. Rear toe comes in handy again here.
 
This car is best with SOFT suspension. Understeer is certainly not needed in the springs, it hurts turning too much. Just adjust antiroll bars to get the balance you want. Also, this car is extremely sensitive to differential settings. Use the viscous differential and keep it fairly open (low single digits). Very low tyre pressures. Rear toe comes in handy again here.
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== References ==
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|{{cite web |url=http://www.fsae.mcgill.ca/ |title=FSAE official website |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121010018/https://fsae.mcgill.ca/en/indexen.htm |archive-date=November 21, 2021}}
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|{{cite web |url=http://www.lfs.net/?page=s2progress |title=S1 Progress Report |date=January 31, 2004 |website=LFS official website |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019083258/http://www.lfs.net/?page=s2progress |archive-date=October 19, 2012}}
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 30 July 2024

MRT5
MRT.png
Overview
Short name MRT
Vehicle type FSAE
Class single-seater
License S1
Introduced 0.3E
Last updated 0.7A
Resemblance real
Body and chassis
Layout mid-engine rear-wheel drive
Seats 1
Driver position central
Powertrain
Engine 600 cc turbocharged inline 4
Power 48 kW (64 bhp)
@ 7871 RPM
Torque 69 Nm (51 lbft)
@ 5078 RPM
Power/weight 217 W/kg (296 bhp/ton)
Transmission 6-speed motorbike gearbox
Suspension and wheels
Suspension Front: double wishbone
Rear: double wishbone
Steering wheel rotation 270° (0.8 turns)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1769 mm (69.6 in)
Length 2830 mm (111.4 in)
Width 1320 mm (52 in)
Height 1134 mm (44.6 in)
Kerb weight 221 kg (487 lbs)
Weight distribution 37.5 F 62.5 R
Fuel capacity 20 L
Features
ABS  No
Traction control  No
Pit speed limiter  No
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MRT5 is a small open-wheel racecar somewhat larger than a kart, based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team to compete in the Formula SAE championship.

Based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team and competing in the Formula SAE championship,[1] this lightweight car is ideal for autocross tracks and slow configurations. The MRT5 is fun to drive and reminds you of a kart although it has more power and a differential.

History

Initially, the MRT5 was introduced in a special Christmas test patch 0.3D16 on Dec 11, 2003, which allowed the community to test the car before it was introduced in patch 0.3E (also called Patch S1E) four days later, on Dec 15, 2003. It was the first car in LFS, that was of resemblance to a real, existing car. An updated version of the MRT was released in the 0.7A patch on Dec 16, 2021, along with vehicle mods. The update included a new steering wheel, slightly wider tyres, an improved frame and other minor updates.

Fun fact: in an S1 (S2?) progress report published on Jan 31, 2004, Scawen mentioned that after the release of the MRT5, he did some work on a car called MRT6, including modelling and programming for unsprung wings. Two screenshots were attached to this article, showing off the massive front and rear wings of the never-released MRT6.[2]

Setup tip

This car is best with SOFT suspension. Understeer is certainly not needed in the springs, it hurts turning too much. Just adjust antiroll bars to get the balance you want. Also, this car is extremely sensitive to differential settings. Use the viscous differential and keep it fairly open (low single digits). Very low tyre pressures. Rear toe comes in handy again here.

References

  1. ^ "FSAE official website". Archived from the original on November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "S1 Progress Report". LFS official website. January 31, 2004. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012.
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