Gen 2 R3 is coming

[zainul]

It seams that nobody care to create this topic, let me be the one who make the first steps. ;)

 

[Spoon)))]

got any pics??

 

[Izso]

spoon dude, didn't u go to the dreamcar show? That beauty of a Gen2 was on display and the Savvy R3 too. Gen2 R3 is set for sales mid this year, meaning anytime soon and Savvy end of year if all goes well. The Gen2 R3 fixes a lot of problems with the car, eg-drivers sitting position (who cares? Now got semi-bucket in R3 car!) clutch, etc. etc. So they claim la.

But its a freaking beautiful car anyway! :D

 

[handsome_lala]

spoon dude, didn't u go to the dreamcar show? That beauty of a Gen2 was on display and the Savvy R3 too. Gen2 R3 is set for sales mid this year, meaning anytime soon and Savvy end of year if all goes well. The Gen2 R3 fixes a lot of problems with the car, eg-drivers sitting position (who cares? Now got semi-bucket in R3 car!) clutch, etc. etc. So they claim la.

But its a freaking beautiful car anyway! :D

I have the privilege of actually sitting in the Gen2 R3. Interior build wise is far superior to its donor car. The red upholstery in the GR3 blends well with the interior. Match that with the yummy red recaro seats it just breath takin. The best part about the interior is the "display meter" (ggrr whats the proper term). It is red in color with R3 inbeded in it. **note to Faizal can you make one for the SR3 owners?"**

The seating position has actually been lowered giving the driver the sporty feel. This on the other hand has made the gear lever a tab bit high for my liking (my personal opinion lah)

Exterior wise, The GR3 looks menacing definitely has road presence. I might add even more so than my SR3 :( . The bodykit, 17 inch RIM ; rear carbon spoiler (just the middle part) shouts "drive me fast" :P

From what I gather, the GR3 should be having around 100bph on the wheels (performance cams added & ECU tunning). It might not get the double wielding threatment because the G2 chasis in standard form is already stiffer than the SR3.

1 more thing to add, according to Adian's input in Autoworld; the GR3 will come with ABS (its a "road car " [first] meant for the track [later] as appose to the SR3 which is a "track car" meant for the road" hence road legal track car). Hardcores should not be disheartened, proton motorsports is working on a button that will disable the ABS when the need arises

An anology I got from ADIAN -- SR3 = mistress material (CIM included)
-- GR3 = wife material ( the above too, but more pratical)

In conclusion, Izso you are spot on "its a freaking beautiful car".

p.s. Faizal, can the SR3 owners get the GR3 at a discount? hehee I wanna try to "con"vince my dad into getting if for my younger bro. Drooling at the thought of having 2 R3s in my house. **ohh btw, Crash you might want to reconsider getting the SavvyR3 for your bro....there is another option now :)

 

[faisal]

spoon dude, didn't u go to the dreamcar show? That beauty of a Gen2 was on display and the Savvy R3 too. Gen2 R3 is set for sales mid this year, meaning anytime soon and Savvy end of year if all goes well. The Gen2 R3 fixes a lot of problems with the car, eg-drivers sitting position (who cares? Now got semi-bucket in R3 car!) clutch, etc. etc. So they claim la.

But its a freaking beautiful car anyway! :D

Next Year actually ,2006. Possibly early.

 

[faisal]

I have the privilege of actually sitting in the Gen2 R3. Interior build wise is far superior to its donor car. The red upholstery in the GR3 blends well with the interior. Match that with the yummy red recaro seats it just breath takin. The best part about the interior is the "display meter" (ggrr whats the proper term). It is red in color with R3 inbeded in it. **note to Faizal can you make one for the SR3 owners?"**

The seating position has actually been lowered giving the driver the sporty feel. This on the other hand has made the gear lever a tab bit high for my liking (my personal opinion lah)

Exterior wise, The GR3 looks menacing definitely has road presence. I might add even more so than my SR3 :( . The bodykit, 17 inch RIM ; rear carbon spoiler (just the middle part) shouts "drive me fast" :P

From what I gather, the GR3 should be having around 100bph on the wheels (performance cams added & ECU tunning). It might not get the double wielding threatment because the G2 chasis in standard form is already stiffer than the SR3.

1 more thing to add, according to Adian's input in Autoworld; the GR3 will come with ABS (its a "road car " [first] meant for the track [later] as appose to the SR3 which is a "track car" meant for the road" hence road legal track car). Hardcores should not be disheartened, proton motorsports is working on a button that will disable the ABS when the need arises

An anology I got from ADIAN -- SR3 = mistress material (CIM included)
-- GR3 = wife material ( the above too, but more pratical)

In conclusion, Izso you are spot on "its a freaking beautiful car".

p.s. Faizal, can the SR3 owners get the GR3 at a discount? hehee I wanna try to "con"vince my dad into getting if for my younger bro. Drooling at the thought of having 2 R3s in my house. **ohh btw, Crash you might want to reconsider getting the SavvyR3 for your bro....there is another option now :)

We're getting more than that currently. Last test was some 120+ at the wheels.

 

[zainul]

really intrested with it and again the price is less than RM70k right? Really love the cosmetic changes by R3 really brought out the true beauty of the GEN2.

Can wait to see it live on the road. :p Considering to get one, if the finish product is a good as it should be

 

[handsome_lala]

We're getting more than that currently. Last test was some 120+ at the wheels.

Alamak, like that faster than SR3 lah. Is it the stage 3 GR3 or will the GR3 come stock with 120+ at the wheels?

 

[custom boy]

seem that GR3 will kill the SR3. to many R3 will make it not valueable. correct wat..(my opinion )i like to see the4th stage SR3 first than new model should come after that. Let the SR3 owner play with their car 1st laaaaaaaaaa........

 

[karem]

waaa... this is interesting. i'm thinking of buying a car, might as well wait for this GR3.

 

[faisal]

Alamak, like that faster than SR3 lah. Is it the stage 3 GR3 or will the GR3 come stock with 120+ at the wheels?

Not really no. The Satria(M24) R3 wights only 995 (unladen) while the GEN 2 (GXM) R3 weights more than 1050kg ( forgoten actual figure )

 

[faisal]

seem that GR3 will kill the SR3. to many R3 will make it not valueable. correct wat..(my opinion )i like to see the4th stage SR3 first than new model should come after that. Let the SR3 owner play with their car 1st laaaaaaaaaa........

You have it all wrong.

Race.Rally.Research or R3 for short is in the business , among others, to produce Limited Edition Vehicles (LEV) of all new Proton Cars. R3 is a brand name, not a Satria-specific model as many have mistakenly believe.

The first product, the Satria R3 (150 units) will be joined in the future by the GEN2 R3, of which a planned 500 units will be made.

R3 LEVs are all performance-driver oriented cars. Unncecessary items that detracts from pure driving pleasure is removed hence lite weight and firmer ride. Wimps need not apply

 

[dolly]

just wondering, what wil the powerplant be? the 1.8 4g93p?

 

[prozac]

I really have no qualms about newer R3 models being more powerful than their predecessors. It's all about evolution, remember? ;) Besides, at the end of the day, R3's brand strength is the one which will determine your car's value. So if they're very successful in the future, it could make their previous cars all the more classic and desirable. This holds true even if the tuner does some crossover stuff...think Galant AMG... :rolleyes:

Powerplant of Gen2 should be its standard S4PH. A good idea about including cams with Stage-1 though. At least it'll make the fundamental engine special on its own already.

Yup, an R3 meter cluster for SR3 owners is a must. Would really love to see the needle eclipse an R3 logo as we hit the powerband.

 

[dolly]

so the standard 1.6 engine you see in current gen2 but tuned to 120+bhp? :O ....