The MRT8 employs a custom designed ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The ECU is primarily used to control the engine injection and ignition. It uses analog electronic devices to measure crankshaft angular velocity, manifold air pressure, throttle position, oxygen content in exhaust gases and engine temperature.

Moreover, ECU acts as a real-time data acquisition system. It sends RPM, speed and engine temperature readings on a serial link to our steering wheel mounted PDA. It also sends RPM and gear PWM signals that activate our steering shifting-lights and gear-position-lights.