Proton Putra

Infobox Automobile
boxcolor = red


name = Proton Putra
manufacturer = Proton
production = 1995–2000
class = Compact
platform =
layout= FF layout
body_style = 2-door coupé
engine = 1.8 L "4G93" I4
length = Auto mm|4225|1
width = Auto mm|1690|1
height = Auto mm|1365|1
wheelbase = Auto mm|2440|1
weight = Auto kg|1007|0
aka = Proton Coupe M21

The Proton Putra was a coupé automobile produced by Malaysian automobile company Proton. Production of the Putra started in 1995 for the first model and ended in 2000, but was briefly relaunched in limited numbers in 2004–05. The Putra is a two-door coupé which resembles both a Proton Wira and a Proton Satria on the front end. It is actually derived from Mitsubishi's Mirage Asti. The Putra's interior standard equipment included Recaro N-Joy seats, leather Momo Daytona 4 steering and leather Momo gearknob. But during the relaunching units of Putras in Malaysia, interior Recaros, Momo steering and gearknob was not included as standards instead it was refitted with normal seats and steerings but comes with black interior.

In the United Kingdom and Australia, the Putra was sold as the Proton Coupe or Proton M21 but sales were not strong as it was considered very bland looking and dull to drive compared to more adventurous competitors like the Ford Puma and Vauxhall Tigra.

Nowadays, the Putra is a favorite mod car among Malaysian car enthusiasts because of its limited numbers, making it a unique car. Some have modified the front of Putra with "halfcut" Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 front end including the engine. The chasis model for Proton Putra is M21. It can transplant any engine with the nature of 4G9x series or 4G6x series.

Bodywork

*Type: 4/5S FHC
*Number of doors: 2
*Transmission Code: F5M22

Engine

* Code: 4G93p DOHC
* Type: S-4, DOHC
* 16 valves total
* 4 valves per cylinder
* Bore × stroke: 81.00 mm × 89.00 mm (3.19 in × 3.5 in)
* Bore/Stroke ratio: 0.91
* Displacement: 1834 cc (111.918 cu in)
* Unitary capacity: 458.5 cc/cylinder
* Compression ratio: 10.50:1
* Fuel (octane): RON 95
* Compressor type: N/A
* Fuel system: MPi
* Fuel Consumption at 90km/h: 6.2 litres
* Aspiration: Normal
* Max. output: (DOM) 139.9 PS (138.0 bhp) (102.9 kW) @ 6000 rpm
* Max. torque: (DOM) 164 N·m (121 lbf·ft) (16.7 kgf·m) @ 5500 rpm
* Alternator Output (V-A): 12V – 75A
* Starter Output (k/W): 0.9
* Battery Capacity (V-AH): 12 – 36 (5hr)
* Coolant: Water
* Specific output: 75.2 bhp/litre (1.23 bhp/cu in)
* Specific torque: 89.42 Nm/litre

Performance

*0–100 km/h: 7.88 s
*Top speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)
*Power-to-weight: 132.06 bhp per metric ton

Chassis

*Engine location: Front
*Engine alignment: Transverse
*Steering rack & pinion: PAS
*Turning circle: convert|10.20|m|ft|1
*Suspension Front: I.Macpherson Sturt.Coil Spring.ARB.
*Suspension Rear: I.MultiLi.ARB
*Wheels: F/R 6.0J x 14/6.0J x 14
*Tyres: F 185/60 HR 14
*Tyres: R 185/60 HR 14
*Brakes: F/R Ventilated Disc/Di-S-ABS
*Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
*Drive: FWD
*Clutch: Single dry plate
*Top gear ratio: 0.78
*Final drive ratio: 4.32
*1st: 3.083
*2nd: 1.947
*3rd: 1.285
*4th: 0.939
*5th: 0.777
*Reverse: 3.083

External links

* [http://www.protonownersclub.co.uk/ Proton Owners Club]
* [http://www.protoncoupe.com/ ProtonCoupe.com Club]