Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept Live at Kuala Lumpur Auto Show 2010

Proton still living in Kuala Lumpur? You should know that the Malaysian manufacturer plays at home and in addition, it celebrates its quarter century. Latest baby: the Satria Neo R3 Concept. As its name suggests, it will not be produced.

R3 is the official name of the preparer Proton rally. The Satria Neo R3 Concept aims to be sporty.

The 1.6 liter Campro receives a turbo, pistons R3, a new tree-to-cam, a carbon air intake, new exhaust and a new lineup of injection. It thus delivers 200hp and 250Nm of torque.

It also has brakes with AP four-piston calipers and 295mm discs. The tires are Bridgestone Potenza RE155 of 195 with 15 inch rims.

The interior is lined with nappa leather and Alcantara. The bucket seats are Recaro Sparco harness with. The steering wheel is a Sparco R323. To stay in the race atmosphere, the instrumentation is replaced by a digital display and GPS.

New Car: 2011 Proton Jebat

Proton has chosen its home motorshow in Kuala Lumpur to unveil a pair of performance models.
The firm already builds a rebadged version of the standard Lancer called the Inspira, and now has unveiled this sport prototype version called the Jebat. It Jebat features a wide body kit with enlarged wheelarches and a small rear wing, plus a contrasting white and matte black paint finish. On the inside, the car benefits from Recaro sports seats and a touchscreen Clarion audio system.

The Jebat is powered by a 237bhp version of Mitsubishi’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is considerably less than the lowest power Evo FQ300’s 300bhp here. It’s still four-wheel drive however, and completes the 0-62mph sprint in 5.6 seconds and tops out at 144 mph. The Evo FQ300 manages 4.7 seconds and 155mph respectively. For more details click here.

Thanks to: Auto Express

New Concept Car: Proton R3

Proton also showed off a highly tuned version of its Satria Neo hatchback. Called the R3 Concept, the supermini featured a tuned 1.6-litre engine which produces 200bhp and 200Nm, which is connected to a close-ratio gearbox.

Upgraded AP brakes, Ohlins coil over suspension and a set of lightweight 15-inch alloys wrapped in semi-slick Bridgestone tyres also make an appearance. On the inside, the motorsport theme continues with a rollcage, racing seats and harnesses.

There are no plans to build the R3 yet. However, Proton is currently evaluating whether to spend more on its IRC rally effort, run by Brit team Mellors Elliot Motorsport. If this gets the go-ahead, expect a hot road-going model to follow to take on the VW Polo GTI and forthcoming FordFiestaST. For more details click here.

Thanks to: Auto Express

New Concept Car: Proton Lekir

Proton has wheeled out a string of concepts - including a version of the Lotus Europa - at the Malaysian manufacturer’s local motor show in Kuala Lumpur.

The most sporting of the models is the Lekir, in effect a Lotus Europa with restyled bumpers, black trim ahead of the rear wheelarches and Proton badging. Sources in Malaysia suggest that the Lekir could become the long-term future of the Europa, which has not been a success for Lotus.

Such a model would feature a 1.6-litre turbocharged Proton powerplant, and make use of the Europa’s platform and suspension components, plus much of its bodywork.

More significant for Proton’s mainstream sales is the Tuah, a neatly styled four-door saloon which is said to preview the next-generation Persona. Its bold front end has LED daytime running lights, and its blistered wheelarches give it an unusually sporting stance.

Proton is also using its home show to reveal the Lekiu, a small SUV crossover that could well be destined for the Chinese market, and the Jebat, a crudely bodykitted take on the Mitsubishi Evo X that features swathes of matt-black plastic at its front and rear.

Thanks to: Autocar

Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept Live at Kuala Lumpur Auto Show 2010

Proton still living in Kuala Lumpur? You should know that the Malaysian manufacturer plays at home and in addition, it celebrates its quarter century. Latest baby: the Satria Neo R3 Concept. As its name suggests, it will not be produced.

R3 is the official name of the preparer Proton rally. The Satria Neo R3 Concept aims to be sporty.

The 1.6 liter Campro receives a turbo, pistons R3, a new tree-to-cam, a carbon air intake, new exhaust and a new lineup of injection. It thus delivers 200hp and 250Nm of torque.

It also has brakes with AP four-piston calipers and 295mm discs. The tires are Bridgestone Potenza RE155 of 195 with 15 inch rims.

The interior is lined with nappa leather and Alcantara. The bucket seats are Recaro Sparco harness with. The steering wheel is a Sparco R323. To stay in the race atmosphere, the instrumentation is replaced by a digital display and GPS.