Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing with 145hp

Proton today launched a very special version of their Neo CPS – the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing. Priced at RM115,000 it has various equipment upgrades including a power upgrade and a new aerodynamics and styling package. The Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing is powered by the standard 1.6 liter engine coupled with a manual transmission that has been tuned to output 145 hp at 7,000 rpm and 168 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. To get the extra power, the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing comes with a re-programmed ECU, new camshafts, Titanium headers, a carbon fiber air intake with a K&N filter and a new exhaust system.

The extra power means the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing has a top speed of 205 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 9.2 seconds. The Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing also comes witha custom suspension system and AP Racing brakes.

The new aerodynamics kit of the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing includes a new carbon fiber bonnet, new front and rear bumpers, front fenders and a rear spoiler.

The interior of the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing features a leather and carbon fiber steering wheel, new front seats, an aluminum gear knob and various other carbon accents.

The Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing price is around the 26,000 EUR mark. R3 has plans to make 25 units of the Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing Edition. Our sources say that 11 units are already accounted for, and we reckon that Proton will have no problems selling off the remaining units. They will of course come up with a second batch if response and demand is sufficient.

Source : http://paultan.org/2010/03/30/proton-satria-neo-r3-lotus-racing-145hp/