Proton Satria
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The Proton Satria was a hatchback produced by Proton. Production started in 1995 for the first generation and ended in 2005. The new Satria Replacement Model (SRM), known as Proton Satria Neo was launched on 16 June 2006. The name Satria which means knight in Malay was chosen for Proton's 3-door hatchback to reflect the sportiness of the car.
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[edit] History
[edit] First generation (1995-2005)
The first generation Satria was based a 3-door hatchback on the 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage (Colt outside the Japanese market). Changes were limited to front-end styling and interior from the bigger Wira. Powerplant options included the 4G13p 1.3-litre 12-valve, 4G15p 1.5-litre -litre 12-valve and 4G92p 1.6-litre 16-valve SOHC engine. The 1.5 and 1.6-litre 16v versions were also available with optional 3-speed and 4-speed automatic transmissions respectively.
Trim levels were LSi, GLi, GLSi and SEi. The base-specification LSi had the 1.3-litre 12-valve engine only: GLi versions got the 1.5-litre 12-valve engine in addition to the 1.3-litre: whilst GLSi and SEi versions got the 1.6 16v engine as well as the 1.5 12v.
A later facelift version featured a different tail-end to the original Mirage. These were launched in 1999, and new LXi, S LXi and GTi trim levels were available. New 1.3 12v, 1.5 12v and 1.6 16v petrol engines were available.
[edit] Satria GTi
The Satria was also released as a sports GTi model with a 105kw of power from its 1.8-litre Mitsubishi adopted 4g93p engine (originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR) The GTi model was revised by Lotus in terms of engine and handling. A new body kit was also adopted for the GTi.
[edit] Satria R3
The Proton Satria R3 is a Malaysian Proton hatchback sports version. The term R3 stands for Rally, Race, Research.R3 is a redefined version of Satria Gti by Proton's Racing development team and also Lotus. It houses the same 1800 cc Mitsubishi 4g93p engine but has went by some minor adjustments by Lotus handling. Bodyshell has been improved with double stitch welded monocoque chassis with front and rear strut tower brace bars.
Suspension changes include
- Front: Performance-tuned MacPherson struts, uprated coilsprings, revised static ride height and camber and 19mm anti-roll bar
- Rear: Multilink system with performance-tuned dampers, uprated coil springs and revised static ride height
Brakes
- Front: Ventilated disc, cross-drilled & slotted with Mintex M1144 pads
- Rear: Disc, cross-drilled & slotted with Mintex M1144 pads
Extra features included
- Black sporty with red lines sticker
- Satria Gti bodykitted
- Body colour: Incognito Black
- Interior colour: R3 Red and R3 Dark Titanium
- Front Seats Race-style recaro SR4 trimmed in black Avus and red Zada material
- Floor carpet: Light weight floor carpet
- Seat belts: Red coloured seat belts
- Steering wheel: Momo Tuner
- Floor mat: Black floor mat with red stitching and embroidered R3 logo
- Stereo radio/CD Clarion, removable control panel, 4 speakers
- Exterior mirrors: Remote
- Rear spoiler: carbon fibre rear wing
[edit] Second generation (Satria Neo, 2006)
The Satria Neo was introduced in June 2006. It is based on a brand-new platform developed in-house by Proton (with some parts borrowed from the bigger Gen.2 and Waja) and is currently only available in a three-door hatchback guise.
The entry-level Satria Neo, the 1.3 L-line, is powered by a 1.3-litre, inline-4 twin-cam Campro engine, producing 94bhp. The 1.6 M-line and top-of-the-range H-line models have 1.6-litre versions of the same engine, with an output of 110hp. All cars have the option of either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic gearboxes supplied by Mitsubishi that are carried over from the previous Satria, with the H-line benefitting from safety features such as twin airbags, ABS with EBD and seatbelt pre-tensioners.
Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled the highly anticipated Satria Neo, which cost the national car manufacturer RM500 million and about four years to develop. Proton expects the sporty three-door Satria Neo, the replacement of the popular Satria, to generate a monthly sales volume of 2,000 to 2,500 units.
It is designed for the global market by Proton together with its British engineering subsidiary Lotus. Managing director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said Satria Neo should be exported to overseas markets such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Satria Neo was launched by the Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. This product targets those who are "youthful and sporty".
Mawi is the "ambassador" for the Satria Neo.
[edit] Model Information
The Satria R3, based on the original Satria (which itself is based on the Mitsubishi Mirage), was introduced in late 2004. It was conceived as a run-out model of the successful Satria GTi, and was positioned at the top of the Satria range.
Original Stage 1 R3s utilised the same Mitsubishi-sourced 1.8-litre, inline-4 engine as the Satria GTi (albeit with a new free-flow exhaust system), producing 140bhp (105kW) and 165Nm of torque. Power was channeled to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, also sourced from the GTi.
The main modification that separated the R3 from the GTi was its double stitch welded chassis, which meant the car was welded twice for increased structural rigidity, aided by the inclusion of front and rear suspension strut braces. The R3 was also stripped of its sound-deadening material and driver's airbag, which helped brought the weight down to just 995kg. Suspension improvements included uprated springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars and lower ride height.
The brakes have also been modified. The ABS has been removed and the original ventilated front discs and solid rear discs have been replaced by cross-drilled and slotted discs all round. Improved brake pads were supplied by Mintek Racing.
Externally, the R3 can be differentiated from the GTi by its 16-inch Advanti alloy wheels. Although they are the same size as those on the GTi, they are now of a five-spoke design with a gunmetal finish and wrapped in Yokohama Advan AD007 tyres. Also, the headlamps are smoked and the roof spoiler is now made of carbon fibre.
Inside, the R3 has a three-spoke MOMO Tuner steering wheel, carbon fibre gearknob, titanium-effect trim and Recaro SR4 seats.
All R3s came in Incognito Black with R3's signature red and silver stripes on the sides, while the interiors of all cars were trimmed in black and red fabric. Only 150 units were ever produced.
Later, R3 introduced staged hop-ups for the Satria R3. The two stages (Stage 2 and 3) included a plethora of more hardcore upgrades for the powertrain and chassis.
The carbon fibre parts on the R3 are prone to theft. Many owners resorted to removing these lightweight parts and replacing them with those from the GTi, refitting them only during special events.
[edit] Specification
- 4G93P 1.8L 16-valve inline-4
- 140bhp/105kW @ 6100rpm
- 168Nm @ 5600rpm
[edit] Performance
Although the performance figures provided from R3 showed that the Satria R3 was actually slower than the Satria GTi (0-100km/h in 7.2 seconds, 210km/h top speed), it was noted that Proton's performance figures for the GTi was optimistic.
- 0-100km/h - 8.6 seconds
- Top speed - 202km/h
[edit] External links
- Official Proton Satria GTi Club website
- Official Proton Satria R3 website
- Official Proton Satria Neo website
- SatriaNeoClub.net
- Proton Satria Neo Club (SNC) website
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