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Proton Satria Neo R3 officially launched

Proton's what you know Malaysian manufacturer which owns Lotus. Well, the manufacturer has officially unveiled a new version of its Satria Neo, the R3.

This self that we have here essentially for its involvement in rallying in the series IRC adopts a sporty look. The R3 Satria Neo has been developed by Proton's Motorsports Division.

Under the hood, this is not a flood of power that fidgeting with impatience. There is a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve air that develops 145 hp. This engine is mated to a manual gearbox with five ratios.

Updated Proton Exora 2012 spy photos with interior




A distinctive feature of the updated version of the minivan was an increase in the radiator grille and new taillights. Inside, it seems there is no change, but closer to mass production the situation may change with the salon.

Under the hood will surely prove to the former range of engines, with the addition of turbo P3 CFE, coupled with a box of CVT.

At this stage there is no information when the Proton Exora 2012 will be on sale, but his debut can be expected at an upcoming auto shows.

Proton Lekir TwoSeater Sports Supercar Coming Within Two Years

Proton Lekir Supercar

Proton Lekir Supercar

Proton Lekir Supercar
Malaysian automaker Proton, in the next two years to release a sporty two-seater, named Lekir, which will be very similar to the version of Lotus, but its cost will be considerably less than European counterparts. Proton Lekir join an existing, three-door hatch, Satria Neo.

This statement was made by officials of the company through one of the Malaysian newspapers, where it is said that Proton Lekir project is in full swing and see the production version of the sports car will be a year and a half.

Under the bonnet sports car expected 1.6-liter turbocharged engine Campro, car price will be about 48,000 dollars.

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

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

KLIMS 2010 - Proton Tuah Concept Live

Proton Tuah Concept
Playing at home living in Kuala Lumpur, Proton will reveal a multitude of concepts, adopting all the names in honor of the warriors of the great era of the Malacca Sultanate. The most famous of them was Hang Tuah, whose name is included in this study sedan that could herald the replacement of the Persona.

Also at the state of simple mock-, Proton Tuah is a midsize sedan with sleek lines inspired by Audi or Honda. The proportions suggest that it could herald the replacement of the Persona sedan, launched in 2007. A person who is also distributed in China under the Lotus brand / Europestar

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 : Proton Lekiu Concept Live

Proton Lekiu Concept Live
Proton Lekiu Concept Live
If some of the concepts unveiled at the show in Kuala Lumpur are very far from the series, some seem much closer. Lekiu is the case, which could well herald a new crossover SUV based on the Exor.

Even if it is as much about the state of full model (clay) that Tuah, the Lekiu seems more realistic. Why? Because Proton is working with Lotus to develop an SUV or crossover for Yougman account, which sells some models of Proton in China. This new model could be what Lekiu, which is obviously based on Exor. One finds the entire front and side C-pillar to A ... easily and inexpensively for the builder to put a foot on the segment of the SUV

2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos : Europa Malaysia

2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos
2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos
2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos
2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos
2011 Proton Lekir Concept Live Photos
Most bilious say she is now in the country for which it was designed: Malaysia. Yes, this concept is the Proton Lekir Malay version of the Lotus Europa that has never worked in Europe. Will she get a second chance? It has all the air.
The International Motor Show in Kuala Lumpur opened its doors to the public tomorrow but the press is already present today. This gives us the opportunity to discover among other things, this amazing concept Proton Lekir which is nothing more than a Lotus Europa . When she wore the Lotus name, we said that the car was originally thought to Malaysia and Proton before rebasculée at Lotus where she never found his place. Wanting to be a GT is only when we relaxed Elise is quite difficult.
Evora with this machine without clear positioning had no reason to exist, so it is with difficulty that we have recently learned of his death. But the news was exaggerated because the resurrected here in Malaysia under another name, Jason Bourne is the car!

Proton in Malaysia officially presented its new model Inspira 2011 2012

Proton company in Malaysia officially presented its new model Inspira 2011 2012
Proton company in Malaysia officially presented its new model Inspira 2011 2012
As evident from the appearance of middle-class sedan is built on a Mitsubishi Lancer.


In Malaysia itself, the interest in this car is quite high and there are many requests to purchase before it is marketed.

The car is the result of collaboration of Proton and Mitsubishi Japan, the Japanese company has provided technical part and design of the Lancer. Since Proton has added its proprietary grid and logo. According to representatives of Proton, they have changed all the suspension of Inspira, which is made by Lotus.


Proton is working closely with Mitsubishi for 25 years and the project Inspira is a natural result of this cooperation.

Inspira engines are Mitsubishi, petrol engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 MIVEC, as a more powerful combined with transmission CVT.