Proton Satria R3
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| Proton Satria R3 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Production | 2004-2006 |
| Class | Hot hatch |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback |
| Platform | FF |
| Related | Mitsubishi Mirage |
The Proton Satria R3 is a limited edition, track-focused version of Proton's Satria hatchback made by R3 (Race Rally Research) or Proton Motorsports Division. It was born out of the success of R3's Satria Street Shoot Out (SSO) racing vehicle. R3 is an abbreviation of Race, Rally, Research. Only 150 units were ever produced.
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[edit] Model Information
The Satria R3, based on the original Satria (which itself is based on the Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg), 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 utilises 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 168 Newton meters of torque. Power is 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 The ABS has been removed and the original ventilated front discs and solid rear discs have been replaced by cross-drilled and slotted DBA discs all round. Brake pads are superior endurance-based M1144 series supplied by Mintex Racing.
Externally, the R3 can be differentiated from the GTi by its lightweight 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 AD07 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] Modification
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
- Signature R3 red/white stripes
- Satria GTi bodykit
- 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
- Light weight floor carpet
- Seat belts: Red coloured seat belts
- Momo Tuner steering wheel
- Floor mat: R3 floor mat set with red stitching and embroidered R3 logo
- Stereo radio/CD Clarion, removable control panel, 4 speakers
- Exterior mirrors: Remote activated
- Rear spoiler: carbon fibre rear wing
- Carbon Fibre gear knob
- Lightweight aluminium pedals
[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 8.5 seconds, 205km/h top speed), it is noted that Proton's original performance figures for the Satria GTI was optimistic.
- 0-100km/h - 8.5 seconds
- Top speed - 205km/h
[edit] Stage Hop-up Kits
- R3 Stage 2 Performance cams (135whp)
- R3 Stage 2 Performance Pulleys
- R3 Stage 2 Spark Plug cables
- R3 Bumpsteer Kit
- R3 Stage 2 Engine Mounts
- R3 Stage 2 Front Splitter
- R3 Stage 3 4-1 Performance Header
- R3 Stage 2 Performance Bushes
- R3 Stage 3 Engine upgrade
