Proton Satria

The Proton Satria (also proton 300) was a hatchback, which was built by the Malaysian carmaker Proton from 1993 to 2005. The successor, internally called Satria Replacement Model, was introduced as proton Satria Neo on June 16, 2006. The name " Satria " means to Bahasa Malaysia as a loan word from Sanskrit "knight" and should point to the sportiness of the three-door car.

2.1 Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 MEM Rally Car
2.2 Proton Satria Neo CPS
2.3 Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing

Satria / 300 (1993-2005)

Proton Satria (1993-1996)

The first generation Satria was a three-door hatchback, which was based on the Mitsubishi Mirage in 1991. The changes were limited to the front of the vehicle and the fact that the interior detail was taken over by the larger 400 Wira /. The drive served the Orion engines 4G13p and 4G15p with 12 valves from Mitsubishi, four-cylinder in-line engines with displacements of 1.3 or 1.5 l Moreover, there was the 4G9 engine from the same manufacturer, also a four-cylinder, but with an overhead camshaft, 16-valve 1.6 liter displacement. While the 1.3L was only available with a manual five-speed gearbox, there was the 1.5 -liter and 1.6-liter 16V also available with three or four-speed automatic transmission.

The trim levels were called LSi, GLi, GLSi and SEi. The LSi equipment it was only in combination with the 1.3 liter engine. The GLi was there with 1,3 - or 1,5 -liter engine, while the two higher trim levels were L - or the 1.6 -liter 16V engine available with either a 1.5.

1996, a revised version was introduced in Malaysia, which in other countries was later obtained and their rear view differed from that of the Mitsubishi Mirage. There was the new trim levels XLi, S XLi and GTi. There were also new engines with 1.3 l, 1.5 l and 16 l -16V.

Satria GTi

The Satria Sports GTi had a 1.8 -liter four- cylinder engine from Mitsubishi, the (102 kW) made 138 hp and was also built in the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR, but without turbocharger and with increased compression.

This model was later further developed by Lotus Engineering, the motor has been changed so that now he made 141 hp (104 kW). The top speed was 204 km / h

Also put a Lotus an aerodynamically enhanced body. In the UK, this special model was wearing a Lotus badge under the type designation Proton Satria GTi. Proton indicates that the Satria GTi is the fastest car they have ever built until now.

The MMC (Mitsubishi Motor Company ) version was built from the beginning in 1999 until 2002. The VDO (Siemens) version, which is said to have slightly less power and smaller problems with the cold start was built in 2002 until 2005 when Proton ceased production.

Satria R3

The Proton Satria R3 was a special edition of Satria, which was only offered in Malaysia. The term R3 stands for Race, Rally, Research. The R3 was revised by proton racing department and Lotus Satria GTi. He also had the 4G93p engine from Mitsubishi with displacement of 1.8 liters, which was, however, slightly improved from Lotus. The structure was enhanced by a double- welded monocoque chassis with front and rear stabilizers.

Satria Neo ( since 2006)

Proton Satria Neo ( since 2006)

The Satria Neo was introduced in June 2006 as a successor to the first Satria and is a self -developed with Lotus compact car with a transverse engine and front wheel drive. He gets up from a newly developed Proton platform itself, which made bonds with the larger models, Gen-2 and Waja. Currently, the car is only available as a three-door hatchback. The development cost 500 million RM and lasted four years. You should proton secure a monthly sales volume from 2000 to 2500 vehicles. The car should be and was presented by former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi " young and sporty ".

Base engine is an inline four- cylinder with dual overhead camshafts, which has 1.3 liters, 94 HP (69 kW) at 6000 min-1 and a torque of 120 Nm at 4000 min-1 delivers. The model M and the top model H are both powered by a 1.6 liter version of the same engine, the (81 kW) 110 hp at 6000 min -1 and a torque of 148 Nm at 4000 min-1 developed. Both models are equipped with radios with RDS system. For all models there are in addition to the standard, five-speed manual transmission four-stage automatic transmission Mitsubishi, which were taken over from the predecessor. The model H has safety features such as two airbags, ABS, EBD and seat belt pretensioners. All models have built a Blaupunkt CD player.

The main criticisms are the small head - and legroom for the rear seat passengers ( even compared to the previous model ) and the rather modest performance in comparison with the Satria GTi. The well-known lack of torque of the Campro engine of proton is clearly noticeable.

MEM Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 Rally Car

Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM ) built a Super 2000 race car based on the proton Satria Neo. Is powered by the 1.8 liter car engine in the Waja.

Proton Satria Neo CPS

In February 2009, Proton released the CPS version of Satria Neo, replacing the top- H. She has aggressive looking tuning parts and spoilers, reminiscent of the Satia GTi. The car from the 1.6 liter Campro CPS engine, the 125 hp ( 92 kW ) of power and 150 Nm of torque is powered supplies, and demonstrably does not suffer from the lack of torque of the old Campro engines. The valve train was compared with the models Waja, Gen-2 and Exora changed so that it supports more aggressive driving style.

Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing

With the introduction of a limited edition of 25 copies Satria Neo R3 special edition Lotus Racing on 30 March 2010 Proton has somehow scares the public. The RM115k has Satria Neo CPS compared to the climb the series of improvements. From the outside it does not differ so much, but its equipment is quite exclusive. The motor, as in the first R3 tuned and has a special engine control, R3 camshafts with variable cam aluminum and a special exhaust system. The R3 - inlet is made of CFRP and has a K & N air filter. The drive ratios are changed so that they harmonize with the greater engine performance. Thus, this engine delivers about 13.8 % more than the normal Campro CPS. The engine power is now at 145 hp (107 kW) and torque at 168 Nm. The top speed of the car of 205 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 9.2 sec

In addition to the engine improvements, the chassis and handling were improved by the use of Öhlins shock struts. In the 16 " Advanti sit FSpecify of Bridgestone Adrenalin tires. Four piston brakes from AP Racing complete the picture.

The interior remained almost unchanged, but the dashboard now has a greenish color that matches the green emblem of the lotus. There is a start button and green leather. Pedals and shift knob are made of aluminum.

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