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Proton Putra

Manufacturer	Proton
Also called	Proton Coupe M21
Production	1995–2000
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	2-door coupé
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	1.8 L 4G93 I4
Wheelbase	2440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	4225 mm (166.3 in)
Width	1690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1365 mm (53.7 in)
Curb weight	1007 kg (2220 lb)

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 but not in Malaysia.

Contents [hide] 1 Design 1.1 Body and chassis 1.2 Interior 1.3 Engine 2 Export market 3 As a mod car

[edit] Design

[edit] Body and chassis

[show]Body
Type: 4/5S Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) Number of doors: 2 Transmission Code: F5M22

[show]Chassis

Engine location: Front Engine alignment: Transverse Drive: Front wheel drve (FWD) Steering rack & pinion: PAS Turning circle: 10.20 metres (33.5 ft) 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 Brakes: F/R Ventilated Disc/Di-S With All Wheel ABS Transmission: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic Clutch: Single dry plate Gears Top gear ratio: 0.78 Final drive ratio: 4.97 1st: 3.083 2nd: 1.947 3rd: 1.285 4th: 0.939 5th: 0.777 Reverse: 3.083

Based on Mitsubishi's Mirage Asti, the Putra is a two-door coupé with front end styling similar to that of both the Proton Wira and the first generation Proton Satria. The rear however features a more original design with only the taillights bearing similarities to those of the first generation Satria.

[edit] Interior

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.

[edit] Engine

[show]Engine

Code: 4G93P DOHC Type: S-4, DOHC 16 valves total 4 valves per cylinder Bore × stroke: 81.00 mm ( low comp piston's ) × 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

[show]Performance
0–100 km/h: 9.00 Top speed: 220 km/h (134 mph) Power-to-weight: 132.06 bhp (98.48 kW) per metric ton

The Putra's power is derived from a Mitsubishi 4G93P DOHC engine, which features a total of 4 cylinders, each with 4 valves and an MPi fuel system.

[edit] Export market

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.

[edit] As a mod car

The Putra is a favorite amongst Malaysian car enthusiasts due to its limited number. Some have modified the front of Putra with "halfcuts". The chasis model for Proton Putra is M21. It can transplant any engine with the nature of 4G9x series or 4G6x series.