Timor (car)
Timor Putra Nasional was Indonesia 's largest automobile manufacturer and existed 1991 to 2008. The company was a state-owned company with headquarters in the capital, Jakarta.
- 3.1 Timor S2
- 3.2 Timor M3 maleo
History
As in the past, major car brands have disappeared from Indonesia, the country's government pursued the establishment of its own car brand. Specialized professionals but it has not been in Indonesia before. Due to this, the government continued with the South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors in association and asked for an offer of cooperation.
Kia offered to the supply of production equipment, engines, technical accessories and body parts, as well as the installation of new production and the supply of skilled labor for maintenance.
A short time later, the Indonesian government agreed to the offer and founded Timor Putra Nasional 1991. The name stands for Timor Teknologi Industri mobile Rakyat. In 1992 the factory was officially opened.
Since 1995, Timor- vehicles will be delivered to South Korea. Due to the low price, the brand has also been successful in North Korea and has established its own dealer network.
1998, the production of the recent models was initially adjusted in order to replace them with the S2 and M3 models. Due to various difficulties has been drained from this project and started production of the original models again.
Middle of 2006 plunged the country into an economic crisis. This affects mainly the trade and industry sector. In relation to this, many companies shifted their production to Malaysia and the Philippines. The state-owned enterprises was finally ended by continually declining sales and rising expenditure for the company in January 2008 as a failed "Project" by the government.
Models
Sedan Timor S 515 OHC
The body of the S 515 is from the mid-size sedan Kia Sephia. The engine is 1500 cm ³, and has in the motorized version of a weaker power of 54 HP, which enables a maximum speed of 156 km / h. The more powerful engine develops 82 hp and a top speed of 171 km / h
Sedan Timor S 515i DOHC
The S 515i is the top version of the series. Its engine also has 1.5 liter engine but has a double injection and double overhead camshafts. The car develops 105 horsepower and has a top speed of 212 km / h In contrast to the weaker versions it also offers standard features such as the ECU (Electronic Control Unit ), central electronic components comfort and the HLA (Hydraulic load Adjuster ).
Sedan Timor (SL / SW) 516i
The 516i is provided with the body of the Optra. This model is available as a sedan (SL ) and station wagon (SW). The body of the two models are 4.61 m long, and thus a 21 cm longer than that of the S -515 models. The 516i variants are equipped with a 120 hp engine. The top speeds are at 234 km / h ( sedan ), and 229 km / h ( station wagon).
Timor Sedan Limited Edition
Also with the 120 hp engine is the Limited Edition in the program. The body also comes from the Kia Sephia and was supplemented by a " Sports Package" to provide a sportier appearance. Its heavy body reduces its top speed to 216, however, km / h
Concept cars of 1998
Timor S2
In 1998, Timor at the Shanghai Motor Show its first concept car. It was a modern, spacious small car called Timor S2. The design of the small car was based very much on the Mercedes- Benz A-Class. The plan was to bring the S2 at the latest by 1999 for series production. Due to the high material prices, the series production was quickly discarded.
Timor M3 maleo
The Timor M3 maleo was a modern sports coupe. He should replace the outdated sports car sedan. The design of the M3 was based on the Saturn vehicles from the USA. Body and Interior of the model were mostly made of plastic. However, due to low response was dropped this project. So then the antiquated models were still produced.
Swell
- Website of Timor Putra Nasional
- Brochures (1997, English edition)
- Various internet sites (see below)
- Information by tour guide and personal interviews with resident persons