Origin
The car was originally built by Dick Hartle in the mid-1980's

Engine
Engine Type - Fiat 1108cc (fire series from Punto and other small fiats)
Camshaft – Newman control cam
Exhaust system – Stainless 4 into 1 with a straight through single silencer

Gearbox
4 Speed reliant helical cut standard ratio box. Linkage is remote via a direct rod to the box.

Rear axle
Morris Minor live axle

Wheels
13" x 6"H2 alloys or lightweight Weller steels Tires are control YOKOHAMA. Size - 160/515-13 Slicks

Brakes
The brakes are hydraulically operated via a twin master cylinder. Front brakes are vented mini drums and the rear are Morris Minor drums

Chassis
It is a mild steel space frame with two main 50x50mm box sections running down.

Body
The panelling is of aluminium and fibre glass weighing around 350kg Power around 70 bhp Top speed around 110mph

Every Wednesday the team meets on the University concourse. The team splits into two main groups, the modelling & design group, and the workshop group.

The modelling & design group head to the computer workshops and work on jobs such as tortional analysis of the chassis and the design of the new body work which will be made for the car.

The workshop group head to the EDMC, where, under the strict ruling of Terry and Dave, carry out the manafacturing, modification and replair of the car components which will soon be bought together to get the car into racing condition.

USMRT would like to thank both Terry and Dave of the EDMC for selflessly giving up thier time to help the team rebuild the car back to race condition.