MRT5
| MRT5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Short name | MRT |
| Class | single-seater |
| License | S1 |
| Introduced | 0.3E |
| Resemblance | real |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Seats | 1 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| MRT5 on LFS.net | |
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 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 official website (archived). It was introduced in patch 0.3E (also called Patch S1E), and an updated version of the MRT was released in the 0.7A patch on 16 Dec 2021, along with vehicle mods. The update included a new steering wheel, slightly wider tyres and an improved frame.
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.
