One question :

Why is Latvala so accident prone?

Proton finishes IRC’s Rally Russia in fourth place![COLOR=orange]

http://www.icars.sg/2009/5651/protons-scor...cs-rally-russia

Rally Russia Final Result 2009

1 Hanninen - Skoda - 1hr 45m 15.2s
2 Kopecky - Skoda - +1m 20.9s
3 Basso - Abarth - +4m 6.0s
4 Wilks - Proton - +6m 33.0s <———– PROTON
5 Alen - Abarth - +7m 30.8s
6 Wittmann - Ralliart - +9m 7.1s <—– Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
7 Zimin - Ralliart - +15m 53.9s <—– Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
8 Koitla - Honda - +20m 4.92 <———- Honda Civic Type R!!!!





credit goes to : http://geartinggi.com/2009/07/22/irc-2-bua...2000-sekaligus/

"The Proton is a nice car, it's a very detailed car," - Petter Solberg, WRC champion with SUBARU

"PROTON has already set its goal to run a racing programme similar to Subaru's in the WRC." - PROTON director Datuk Hj Abdul Razak Dawood.

PROTON SATRIA NEO S2000 Car specs (currently and will be improve for the later real 2010 WRC edition car)

Chassis
# Can be configured for right-hand or left-hand drive
# Front bumper designed to maximize aerodynamics and cooling
# Small frontal area
# Modified front and rear wings to maximize width
# Lightweight rear spoiler for minimum drag
# Lightweight FIA-approved Chrome Moly roll cage space frame chassis

Engine
# Four-cylinder MEM-Proton 2000cc S2000 engine
# Forged pistons
# Lightweight steel con-rods
# Billet steel crankshaft
# Lightweight steel flywheel
# 278bhp@7600rpm
# GEMS X25 ECU
# Integrated data-logging and color dashboard display

Transmission
# Xtrac 532 4WD Super 2000 transmission
# 6-speed sequential gearbox with engine cut on up-shift
# Limited slip differential
# Front diff: plated mechanical, externally adjustable
# Center diff: spool
# Rear diff: plated mechanical, externally adjustable
# Hydraulic handbrake with auto-release system for rear differential
# Bespoke WRC-style lightweight driveshafts all round

Suspension
# Tubular fabricated front and rear crossmembers
# Front: lower wishbone and MacPherson strut
# Rear: lower wishbone and MacPherson strut
# MEM-Dynamics dampers all round
# Anti-rollbars front and rear, optional sizes available
# One-piece alloy hubs, interchangeable front to rear

Brakes
# Front: Alcon 4-piston forged calipers, 350mm vented discs, (tarmac)
# Front: Alcon 4-piston forged calipers, 300mm vented discs, (gravel)
# Rear: Alcon 4-piston forged calipers, 300mm vented discs, (common)
# MEM pedal box assy, adjustable for driver position

Steering
# Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
# Adjustable steering column reach and height
# Quick-release steering wheel

Electrical
# GEMS Multiplex wiring and power management system, including auto-power reset
# Central multi-function key pad control and integrated data-logging
# Information by color TV screen dashboard display

Fuel system
# 72-liter AFS FT3 safety fuel cell with quick-change fuel control cassette
# FIA Staubli dry-break fill and vent connections

Wheels
# 18x8 alloy for tarmac
# 15x6.5 alloy for gravel

Dimensions
# Length 3905mm
# Width 1800mm
# Height 1300mm
# Wheelbase 2440mm
# Front track 1543mm
# Rear track 1543mm
# Weight 1150kg (tarmac), 1200kg (gravel)

This post has been edited by hack3line: Aug 2 2009, 09:18 PM

wow, since when mitsu produce evo xi??????

Saya mesti beli sokong!
I want a road-going version pweezzzz

Old news. Solberg will be using this for full WRC next season, according to paul tan
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/391440/+160#

Mod merge please

This post has been edited by linkinstreet: Aug 3 2009, 12:26 AM

Thread merged

satria neo TERBANG! stop for pisang goreng... LOLOLOLOLOL!

This post has been edited by linkinstreet: Sep 21 2009, 01:04 AM

Hi there. I just decided to follow WRC. Any site that can give me the introduction to this sport. Thanks mate!!