proton putra

Design of Proton Putra

noreply@blogger.com (apple pink) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:31:00 +0000

Design

Body and chassis

Based on Mitsubishi's Mirage Asti, the Putra is a two-door coupé with front end styling similar to that of both the Proton Wira and the first generation Proton Satria. The rear however features a more original design with only the taillights bearing similarities to those of the first generation Satria.

Interior

The Putra's interior standard equipment included Recaro N-Joy seats, leather Momo Daytona 4 steering and leather Momo gearknob. But during the relaunching units of Putras in Malaysia, interior Recaros, Momo steering and gearknob was not included as standards instead it was refitted with normal seats and steerings but comes with black interior.

Engine

The Putra's power is derived from a Mitsubishi 4G93P DOHC engine, which features a total of 4 cylinders, each with 4 valves and an MPi fuel system.

Export market

In the United Kingdom and Australia, the Putra was sold as the Proton Coupe or Proton M21 but sales were not strong as it was considered very bland looking and dull to drive compared to more adventurous competitors like the Ford Puma and Vauxhall Tigra.

As a mod car

The Putra is a favorite amongst Malaysian car enthusiasts due to its limited number. Some have modified the front of Putra with "halfcuts". The chasis model for Proton Putra is M21. It can transplant any engine with the nature of 4G9x series or 4G6x series.

Design of Proton Putra

noreply@blogger.com (apple pink) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:31:00 +0000

Design

Body and chassis

Interior

Engine

The Putra's power is derived from a Mitsubishi 4G93P DOHC engine, which features a total of 4 cylinders, each with 4 valves and an MPi fuel system.

Export market

As a mod car

Wouldn't You Really Rather Drive a Proton?

noreply@blogger.com (apple pink) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:14:00 +0000

With apologies to Buick which ran an ad campaign asking a similar question decades ago, Proton Motors would like to know if you would like to drive one of their cars?

Well, if you're like most people in the US and Canada, you've never heard of Proton, but if you live in southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, or Australia, then you are familiar with this automaker from Malaysia. Though we aren't likely to see Proton cars sold in North America in the near future, the Proton name is likely to get noised abroad if the company ever settles on a suitor.

You see, both Volkswagen and General Motors have had talks with the owners of Proton over the past few years, talks which have involved developing a business relationship or an acquisition of the Malaysian automaker. Each time the talks have broken down, but that may soon change: GM is interested in Proton and is considering reopening discussions in the very near future.

What Proton Has To Offer

Whoever ends up buying Proton will be getting a lot more than a car company. They'll receive:

Access to the southeast Asian market. The economies of China and India are booming, but the countries of southeast Asia are considered to be ripe consumer markets too. Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are poised for growth, just the types of markets any automaker would like to enter. With Proton already present in each country, the suitor would gain instant access and could expand their presence accordingly.

Available manufacturing base. With automotive plants in play, Proton's suitor will be able to ramp up production and expand market share. New models can be built on Malaysian assembly lines, cars that one day could be destined for the profitable US market.

What A Suitor Can Give To Proton

The company buying Proton can offer several things including:

Strength - Proton has been selling cars for just the past 25 years, but they remain a tiny player in the global automotive market. Stiff competition means that Proton needs some sort of business relationship going forward or risk being surpassed by automotive giants with deeper pockets.

Visibility - Outside of the markets mentioned, Proton is a virtual unknown player. Collaborating or merging with another company will ensure that Proton will be around for another 25 years.

Technology - What Proton currently builds would not be able to be sold in some European markets or in the US. None of their current models can meet stringent emission and safety requirements; most of their vehicles are outdated and in need of a technological boost.

Some of what I have shared here is purely speculation, but it does drive home one point: the global automotive industry is consolidating and only the strong will survive. Going it alone will probably prove to be too costly for Proton, necessitating that a business partner be found as soon as possible.

All About Putra

noreply@blogger.com (apple pink) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:27:00 +0000

Proton Putra

The Proton Putra was a coupe produced by Proton. Production started in 1995 for the first model and ended in 2000. But Proton relaunced a limited units of Proton Putra during 2004/2005. Putra is a 2door coupe which resembles both Proton Proton Wira and Proton Satria on the front end. It is actually derived from Mitsubishi's Mirage Asti. Nowadays, the Putra is a favorite mod car among Malaysian car enthusiasts because of its limited numbers, making it a unique car. Some have modified the front of Putra with "halfcut" Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 front end including the engine.

Engine

Code 4G93p DOHC

16 valves total

4 valves per cylinder
Bore Ã— stroke - 81.00mm Ã— 89.00mm (3.19 in Ã— 3.5 in)

Bore/Stroke ratio 0.91

Displacement 1834 cc
Compression ratio 10.50:1

Fuel system MPi
Max. output(DOM) 139.9 PS (138.0 bhp) (102.9 kW)@6000 rpm

Max. torque(DOM) 164.0 Nm (121 lbft) (16.7 kgm)@5500 rpm

Performance

0-100km/h 7.88s
Top speed 208 km/h (129 mph)

Power-to-weight 132.06 bhp/ton

Chassis

Engine location Front

Engine alignment Transverse
Steering rack & pinion PAS

Turning circle 10.20 m

Suspension Front I.MS.CS.ARB. Rear I.MultiLi.ARB.

Wheels F/R 6.0J x 14/6.0J x 14
Tyres F 185/60 HR 14

Tyres R 185/60 HR 14

Brakes F/R Ventilated Disc/Di-S-ABS

Transmission 5Manual

Drive FWD

Top gear ratio 0.78

Final drive ratio 4.32