2012 edition Impreza WRX STI unveiled

SEPANG: The 2012 edition of the tarmac scorching Subaru Impreza WRX STI made its debut at the Sepang International Circuit in conjunction with the Super GT’s Round 3 featuring a host of improvements.

The all-wheel drive performance car with a 300bhp/350Nm boxer engine now gets wider wheel arches to provide better airflow to the braking systems. This also helps to keep the engine bay cooler.

Features also include a multi-mode vehicle dynamics control system that comes with “Normal” for everyday driving, “Traction” for performance and “Off” for fun driving on the track.

In addition, the Subaru Intelligent Drive allows the driver to select “Intelligent” mode for smooth power delivery and emphasis on fuel efficiency, “Sport” for faster throttle response or “Sport Sharp” for the most direct throttle and precise rev control across the entire engine speed range.

Other improvements include a deep front bumper, side sills and rear spoiler to generate downforce at high speeds.

Sold in either a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual, prices for the Impreza WRX STI 2012 brought in by Motor Image Malaysia Sdn Bhd start from RM249,000.  

Source: star-motoring.com

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Proton Satria Neo S2000 Specification and Video

Proton Satria Neo S2000 Rally

As we know, Malaysia had built the Satria Neo S2000 rally car to enter the competition of FIA’s Super 2000 formula for 2010 season. Eventhough the car is malaysian made, the driver is not a malaysian. The teams two drivers are Chris Atkinson and Alister McRae. The new Satria Neo was engineered and developed by Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) a company formed in 1982 bydriver Chris Mellors to enable him to compete in the British Rally Championship. Even the last Proton Wira rally (2002) which is driven by Karamjit Singh were built by them.

The Satria Neo s2000 Rally Car is installed with a 4-cylinder 1998cc DOHC normally aspirated engine which is based on the 1.8 liter Renault engine in the Waja. It produces 280hp at 7,800rpm and a massive 271Nm of torque at 7,000rpm, and is installed transversely at the front of the car. This engine is mated to an Xtrac 6-speed sequential transmission with Alcon clutch and 3 player LSD.

The following are the specs for a Super 2000 Rally Car:

· 3, 4 or 5-door models with length over 3900mm
· Generic 4X4 transmission without active differential from Sadev or Xtrac
· 2.0 liter normally aspirated engine from either a base engine used in any model from the manufacturer, or a engine licensed from another manufacturer with 2,500 units minimum production per year
· Engine must comply to BTCC/ETC specs with 8,500rpm rev limit
· Minimum weight – 1100kg tarmac, 1150kg gravel
· Maximum bodywork and wheel arch extension width 1800mm

Proton Satria Neo S2000 Rally

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