Murtaya

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Murtaya
Adrenaline Motorsport Murtaya
Manufacturer Adrenaline Motorsport, Ltd.
Production 2006-present
Class Roadster
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
Layout FA (Front engine / AWD)
Engine(s) 2.0 L Turbo H4
2.5 L Turbo H4
150-400 hp
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Curb weight 850-925 kg (1870-2035 lbs) (dry weight)
Designer Dan Muir, Tom Taylor, Neil Yates

The Murtaya is a lightweight , AWD, turbocharged flat-4 roadster based on the GC-generation (1992-2000) Subaru Impreza WRX/STi. The Murtaya was designed and is built by Adrenaline Motorsport Ltd which is based near St Columb Major in Cornwall.

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[edit] History

Originally known under the codename AMS1, the Murtaya was first announced to the world on April 11th, 2006 as a kit car that would be based on the Subaru Impreza. The Murtaya was basically a complete rework of the Delfino Feroce, as Adrenaline Motorsport--having just taken over rights to the Feroce--decided that the Delfino had enough shortcomings to warrant a redesign. The Minari--of which Adrenaline Motorsport also had the rights--was also used as inspiration.

The Murtaya project was led by Neil Yates, Managing Director of Adrenaline Motorsport, and Tom Taylor, Head Eengineer of Adrenaline Motorsport. Daniel Muir was the Head Designer of the Murtaya; his past credits includes the first generation Lotus Elise and Aston Martin models.

The Murtaya is literally created by these three people: the name 'Murtaya' is actually the conglomeration of the three directors' surnames (MUR from Muir, TA from Taylor, YA from Yates).

[edit] Composition

The basis of the Murtaya consists of a GRP monocoque tub with a front spaceframe that contains the engine. The front suspension attaches to the spaceframe while the rear suspension attaches directly to the monocoque tub.

The Murtaya was initially created as a kit car for financial reasons, but it is currently offered in many different types of packages:

  • People can buy the comprehensive Murtaya kit (or several different modular versions of the kit) and assemble their Murtaya themselves; the Murtaya is a single-donor car, meaning that you do not need to match parts from various donor cars in order to complete the car (like many kit cars out there).
  • A rolling chassis build is also available for people who want to finish the build themselves.
  • Fully-finished turn-key builds are also available.
  • In some markets (Middle East, etc.), the Murtaya can be bought as a brand new car (i.e., even the donor car is brand new).


The Murtaya

[edit] Specifications

The Murtaya is offered in many different variations. The two major types are the road car spec and the track car spec. The former offers a full windshield and things like AC, leather, sound insulation, power windows, central locking, etc. The latter has only a small windscreen and cuts out options to save weight.

The type of donor car used as a basis also effects the resulting Murtaya. Standard naturally aspirated Impreza models can be used (AWD with about 150 hp (110 kW) and 5-speed manual transmissions). The next step up is a WRX model (usually with horsepower in the lower 200's and a 5-speed manual). The WRX STi donor will have an upper 200 hp (150 kW) flat-four and a 5/6-speed transmission. The highest spec donor would be an STi Type-RA or Type-R, which will have a six-speed transmission and a driver controlled central differential and limited-slip front and rear differentials. Adrenaline Motorsport sells Murtayas in even higher states of tune (up to and exceeding 400 hp).

Sample Models
Trim dry Weight Power Transmission Estimated 0-60
Road Car 925 kg (2035 lbs) 276 hp 5-Speed 4.1 sec
Road Car 925 kg (2035 lbs) 350 hp 6-Speed 3.5 sec
Track Car 850 kg (1870 lbs) 395 hp 6-Speed 2.7 sec

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