Proton Gen-2
| Proton GEN-2 | |
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| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Predecessor | Proton Wira (hatchback) |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | FF |
| Engine(s) | 1.3 L Campro S4PE I4 1.6 L Campro S4PH I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4310 mm (169.7 in) |
| Width | 1725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1175 kg (2590 lb) |
| Related | Proton Persona |
The Proton GEN-2 is a car made by Proton launched in the third quarter of 2004. The GEN.2 uses a platform which is mostly Malaysian-developed, that saw first light in the Proton Waja in 2001. Loosely based on a mid-90s Mitsubishi chassis, the platform has been extensively developed by Proton and their partner Lotus. The same platform, with a shortened wheelbase, is also used by the Proton Satria Neo.
Description
Codenamed WRM (Wira Replacement Model), it is the first Proton model to use the new Proton/Lotus developed and (inappropriately) named CamPro engine. Even though the S4PH 1.6L engine, the first capacity fitted to the Gen.2, is contemporary in maximum power output, it suffers from poor mid-range torque.
This is due to its torque dip in the crucial 2,000 ~ 3,000 rpm operating range, where the torque actually decreases slightly before picking up back to its peak torque at 4,000 rpm. This torque characteristic can clearly be seen in manufacturer published engine performance curves and is widely attributed to the missing Camshaft Profiling technical feature that the engine was named after, but which was dropped from production probably for cost reasons.
ECU Engine and Automatic Transmission mapping have been modified several times since launch to improve perceived driving characteristics, but have not resulted in changes to manufacturer's torque and power curves and figures.
Lotus Cars which is owned by Proton was instrumental in the development of the car which is mainly evident in the car's world-class ride and handling characteristics. In Malaysia, the car goes head-to-head against the likes of the Hyundai Accent (Verna) and Kia Rio (Pride), but undercut these by about 20 percent. Against the ASEAN-made Honda City and Toyota Vios, the discount is even greater, at about 30 percent. Proton's price advantage can be attributed to a discriminatory tax structure that an ASEAN trade agreement was supposed disallow by 2005, but which now has January 2008 as its final deadline.
In 2005, a lower-spec version of Proton Gen-2 powered by 1.3L Campro engine was made available in Malaysia with automatic transmission option only.
In 2007, Proton and Lotus announced their hybrid concept version of the Gen-2 (known as Proton Gen-2 EVE Hybrid), revealed during the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.
Proton Gen-2 R3 Concept
| Proton GEN-2 R3 Concept | |
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| Manufacturer | Proton |
Rally, Race, Research (R3) unveiled the prototype concept of the eagerly anticipated Gen.2 R3 at the Dreamcars Asia Motorshow 2005 on July 7, 2005. The close to production concept was developed to gauge public response to its styling and performance.
The limited edition track day special was developed with much of the same principles and ideologies as the highly acclaimed Satria R3 but is designed to cater to a totally different market segment. The Gen.2 R3 is expected to appeal to young executives who have just settled down with one or two children.
Specifications
Engine:
- In-line four cylinder 16 valve DOHC transverse mounted PROTON S4PH
- 1597 cc, Stroke 88.0mm, Bore 76.0mm
- Max Power : hp (82 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
- Max Torque : N·m ( ft·lbf) @ 4,480 rpm
- Max RPM : 6,800 rpm
- Performance : 0 – km/h ( mph) 10.9secs, Top Speed km/h ( mph) for manual transimision
- Performance : 0 – km/h ( mph) 12.8secs, Top Speed km/h ( mph) for Automatic transimision
- R3-tuned Siemens EMS
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Recommended fuel quality : 98RON Super Unleaded
- R3-tuned camshafts
- Larger fuel injectors
- Exhaust system : R3-tuned Full Exhaust System
Transmission:
- F5M41 Five-speed manual
Chassis:
- Lightened and stiffened chassis developed from PROTON Gen.2
Bodywork:
- Weight optimised body
- R3-designed ground effect bodykit
- X28 Incognito Black with R3 Blood Stripe
- Total weight ~ 1100 kg (2425 lb)
- Black full leather Momo Tuner steering wheel with red-stitching
- Recaro SR4 front seats with matching rear seats trim
- Lightened interior trim in black and R3 red
Suspension:
- MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar front and Multilink with anti-roll bar rear
- R3-tuned suspension geometry
- R3-tuned front and rear anti-roll bar
- R3-tuned spring and damper rates with lowered ride height
- R3 stiffer rubber suspension bushes
Braking System:
- Non-ABS system
- Cross-drilled and slotted ventilated discs with R3-Mintex high performance brake pads front
- Cross-drilled and slotted solid discs with R3-Mintex high performance brake pads rear
Rims / Tyres:
- Lightweight R3-Advanti RSW-01
- Front / Rear : 7J x 17
- Yokohama Advan AD07
- Front / Rear : 215/40 R17
Electrical System:
- Foglamps removed for weight reduction
Proton Gen-2 EVE Hybrid Concept
| Proton GEN-2 EVE Hybrid Concept | |
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| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 L Campro S4PH I4 (combined with a 30 kW, 144V electric motor) |
At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show from 8 to 18 March 2007, Proton and Lotus unveiled the concept model of the hybrid version of the Proton Gen-2. The hybrid concept is codenamed as EVE (Efficient, Variable, Environmental). The concept model will retain the same Campro engine as the main powerplant coupled together with an electric motor system to form the hybrid powerplant.
Trivia
The Proton GEN-2 was one of two models (the other being the Proton Savvy) that MG Rover was looking to rebadge when it entered talks with Proton's parent company in the mid 2000s. Both Auto Express and Autocar published shots of the car with a digitally recreated Rover grill.
On the 15 August 2007, Proton launched the Proton Persona, a sedan model of Proton Gen-2. It replaces the Proton Wira, which was coincidentally exported to the United Kingdom under the name Proton Persona.
See also
| Proton road car timeline, 1985-present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Supermini | Tiara | Savvy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subcompact | Satria | Satria Neo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact Sedan | Saga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mid-size | Perdana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coupe | Putra | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pick-up | Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Van | Juara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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