Proton Satria Neo R3 2011

Built by the company’s Motorsports Division under the Race, Rally, Research (R3) brand name, the car is distinctively recognizable by its striking Fire Red exterior with a black painted roof. The car was mentioned in an earlier report, but it looks like it’s now ready to roll.

The car runs the tried and tested 1600cc Campro CPS engine, with the R3 boys upgrading its performance, with the addition of Stage 2 performance upgrades increasing power from the standard 125 bhp and 150 Nm of torque to 145 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 168 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The block is coupled to a close ratio five-speed manual transmission.

The R3 Satria Neo’s promise of an exhilarating drive is further conveyed by its all-round CPS bodykit – an R3 designed rear roof spoiler, a front lip for improved down force, titanium coloured side strips and a more muscular stance as the result of a 10 mm drop in ride height.

Elsewhere, high performance brake pads, dual front airbags and ABS with EBD also get thrown in for good measure. The car also comes fitted with Ecotint solar and security film and a two-DIN audio head unit with 3D GPS navigation.

The R3 Satria Neo is priced at RM79,797 on-the-road inclusive of road tax and insurance, and can be viewed at Proton Edar’s Crystal showroom at the Proton Centre of Excellence, Shah Alam and any of the three Platinum showrooms located at Mutiara Damansara, Juru and Plentong.

Bookings can be made immediately at any of Proton Edar’s 23 sales branches throughout Peninsular Malaysia with a fee of RM2,000 and purchasers can expect the car delivered to them within four weeks of obtaining loan approval.

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