Satria Neo to get R3 treatment

Nothing beats a car that is built by en­thusiasts for enthusiasts, and the Proton R3 Satria Neo is one such vehicle and the national carmaker is building a lim­ited number for sale.
Proton's Motorsports Division bolt­ed a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission to the Stage 2 upgraded 1.6-litre Campro S4PH engine which now cranks out 145 brake horsepower and 168 Newton metres of torque.
The R3 Satria Neo sports re-profiled camshafts that increases valve lift and overlap; a performance calibrated on board computer with revised fuel maps for spirited drives; a carbon fibre air in­take system; a higher flow 4-2-1 perfor­mance exhaust system; and adjustable aluminium camshaft pulley.
R3 also worked on the suspension with a set of performance cols that drop the car 10mm to reduce body roll while recalibrated alignment, toe and camber settings increase grip and steering pre­cision.
Complementing the overall handling and dynamic package, the R3 Satria Neo is fitted with R3 edition 16" inch gunmetal lightweight alloys wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE001R205/45 series profile tyres that have a softer compound.
The car is also factory fitted with high performance brake pads capable of withstanding high-temperatures of up to 500 degree Celsius for increased fade resistance often associated with con­stant heavy braking.
 "The R3 Satria Neo is an extension of Proton's involvement and experience in motorsports which will see a new gen­eration of selected showroom models being injected with greater dynamic elements and excitement, mainly in catering to a niche segment of customers and enthusiasts who desire vehicles that are purpose-built for performance," said Proton Holdings Berhad Group managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir
Offered only in exclusive Fire Red with a black painted roof, the R3 Satria Neo sports a very distinctive exterior styling which sets it apart from its pre­decessors. The all-round CPSbodykit is complemented by a redesigned R3 de­signed rear roof spoiler; a front lip which improves down force on the front axle and reduces undercarriage turbulence; prominent fender arches; and titanium coloured side strips or mouldings.
The fiery theme extends to create a sporty, classy and alluring matte red and black two-tone interior. The R3 Sa­tria Neo also comes fitted with R3 lim­ited edition front bucket seats wrapped in nappa leather with micro fiber finish, carbon effect PVCand detailed in red stitching; matte red dashboard trims, gear console and handbrake handle; two-tone door trims; and R3 floor car­pets.
An engine start button, aluminium foot pedals and gear knob accentuates the R3 Satria Neo's performance-driven attitude. All cars also come with solar and security protection.
The car comes with a 2-DIN audio head unit with 3DGPSnavigation. Safe­ty features include dual front airbags, and anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
The R3 Satria Neo is priced at RM79,797 (MT Metallic) and is available for immediate booking at all Proton Edar showrooms in Peninsular Malay­sia. Booking fee is RM2,000 and lucky early birds will be invited to the launch event and get photographed with our very own star drivers, Tengku Djan Ley and Faidzil Alang, both of whom are at­tached to the Motorsports Division of Proton.