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Message: <blockquote data-quote="G3-X" data-source="post: 144441" data-attributes="member: 3850">http://i1.autoworld.com.my/userimages/photoalbum/freeBSD@1/3596/75F34353760-TN.jpgOctober 03, 2004 19:45 PM Proton Launches Limited Edition Satria R3JOHOR BAHARU, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Proton Sunday launched its limited edition Satria, known as Satria Race Rally Research (R3) or Satria R3, mainly for motorsport enthusiasts in the country.Proton Holdings Berhad Motorsports Division Special Projects head, Adian Yein Khalid, said only 150 units of the 3-door, 1.8-litre engined Satria R3 would be sold with a price tag of RM70,000."The limited edition Satria R3 is specially produced to cater for the needs of motorsport fans in the country," he told reporters at launching ceremony held at the Pasir Gudang Circuit here Sunday in conjunction with the Proton Carnival Track.The Tengku Mahkota Johor who launched the car also took the Satria R3 for a spin at the Pasir Gudang Circuit.Adian said: "The Satria R3 is built out of pure driving passion by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. It was designed from the outset to be an accessible driver's car. In short it's a road legal track car."The car's style and non-conformity ensure that it stands out and redefines the limits. From every angle, it portrays speed, motion energy, and audacity, he added.The car comes in two colours - white and black - complete with Recaro SR4 bucket seats.A combination of new three-spoke sports steering from Italian manufacturer, MOMO, carbon fibre gear knob, blood-red seat belts and the dark titanium and matching red inside theme presents enthusiasts with a very strong impression of the Satria R3's performance intent.The Satria R3 engine is tuned to produce a maximum power of 140bhp and a massive 148Nm of torque. It is fitted with a five-speed manual transmission.The car has posted a quick lap time of 2 minutes 55 seconds around the Sepang International Circuit, and 1 minute 59 second around Pasir Gudang's Johor Circuit.Adian said: "Since this is a limited edition, those interested to make bookings can do so from Oct 17 at only three Proton Edar Berhad outlets - Johor Baharu (South), Mutiara Damansara (Central) and Juru (North)."</blockquote>