Michael P's 2013 Other Murtaya R
Member #12277
Car Description:
Custom lightweight monocoque roadster body with a full STi AWD powertrain.
Custom exhaust
Custom coilovers (still too stiff...)
Custom intake
Custom cooling system
Upgraded fuel system (pump, rails, injectors)
External wastegate that dumps back into exhaust
One of a kind perforated leather over Alcantara interior (I designed using computer 3D modeling)
STi 6-speed with DCCD AWD
2.5L turbo flat-four with AVCS
STi Brembo brakes
Stock turbo
Evo 6 front mount intercooler to keep the Mitsubishi guys happy
AccessPort custom tune by Surgeline
-Took 7 years to get on the road (3.5 of those in UK, 3.5 in the US)
-Around 42 Murtayas in the world
-This is the only one known to be driving in the US (this one's sister is under construction in Denver and there are two in Canada)
-This is one of the heavier ones (with 6-speed and full interior) coming in at around 2500 lbs
-Last dyno numbers: 317awhp, 349 ftlbs (at the wheels on Surgeline's Mustang Dyno)
-Have put on just under 50,000 miles in the five years it's been on the road
-Uses parts from all sorts of vehicles:
--Powertrain and interior components from Subarus (including a Type-R, a few STis, and even a German Impreza)
--Heated front windscreen from a Citroen AX
--Side window sweeps from a Ford Fiesta
--Front mount intercooler from an Evo 6
--Parking brake handle from a Rover
--Side view mirrors modelled from an e36 BMW M3
--Window wiper from a GM truck
--Window sprayer check valve from a Porsche
Michael's Social Media Info:
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http://www.facebook.com/Murtayas
