 Proton Satria GTi, As requested by Razor |
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 Nov 15 2007, 12:25 AM
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 Inspiration lies on vivid expression underneath  Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 4,043  |
So Top Gear magazine Malaysia says this is the best Proton ever produced. And I agreed. So what do you guys think? It doesn't look very cool, but it's not bad looking either.
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The Satria was also released as a sports GTi model with a 105 kW (141 hp) of power from its 1.8-litre Mitsubishi adopted the 4G93p engine (originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GTI) The Satria GTi model was revised by Lotus in terms of engine and handling. According to dyno chart, standard Gti can produce 155 bhp (116 kW) on wheel. A new body kit was also adopted for the GTi for better aerodynamics by involvement of Lotus. This is the best Satria model ever made and the fastest car ever produced by Proton so far. |
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Nov 15 2007, 06:08 AM
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 Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
Best car ever made in Malaysia period. Lotus-tuned handling meant meant this was the real deal. I've seen it in person and it definitely looked the part too. It's probably one of the most underrated hot-hatches of all time. Usually I'd give it an uncool just for being a Proton, but that little "Handling by Lotus" badge on the back, mated with real ability, and aggressive looks means I'm giving a solid cool.
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Nov 15 2007, 08:19 AM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
If I recall, this was a JWRC-type rally car at one point. I guess I'll give it a cool.
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Nov 15 2007, 06:22 PM
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Inspiration lies on vivid expression underneath Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 4,043 |
My neighbor owns one. It corners really well, so I really like this car.
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Nov 16 2007, 06:11 AM
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 Race Driver Group: Members Posts: 4,455 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 2,585 |
I give it a cool. It's a kind of funky hot hatch that I haven't seen before and sounds pretty good.
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Nov 17 2007, 01:45 AM
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Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 1,584 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Germany Member No.: 1,485 Car: Caterham Seven |
Sorry guys but that rear wing destroys all of the coolness it may have had. Boyracer uncool.
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Nov 27 2007, 05:01 PM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 465 Joined: 11-November 07 From: Southern Alberta Member No.: 4,135 Car: None |
QUOTE(Uwe @ Nov 17 2007, 02:45 AM)  Sorry guys but that rear wing destroys all of the coolness it may have had. Boyracer uncool. You took the words right outta my mouth. Not litterally. 
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Jan 26 2008, 06:03 PM
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 Shift Noob Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 16-September 06 From: Hobart, Tasmania Member No.: 2,899 Car: Focus XR5 Turbo |
I knew a hot chick who owned one, so that makes it cool for me.
Like the girl, the handling was good too, unlike her though the looks and performance weren't so good! |
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Jan 28 2008, 07:36 AM
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Inspiration lies on vivid expression underneath Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 16-September 07 Member No.: 4,043 |
Are you kidding me? The Satria GTi is the only Proton with good handling and performance so that makes it a cool car. And a hot chick owning a car doesn't make it cool for me.
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Feb 3 2008, 01:59 AM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 10-August 07 From: Australia Member No.: 3,995 Car: Toyota Corollaaaaa |
I've already seen a few down here in Adelaide. One even had two big cannons at the back...must be popular amongst the ricers.
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