KERETA MALAYSIA: Performance

Engine specifications

1.3GLSi/GLi

5-speed MT (F5M21)
4G13P SOHC
- Multi Point Injection (MPI) Fuel System
- Max output : 74 bhp (55 kW; 75 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
- Max torque : 108 N·m (80 ft·lbf) @ 4,000 rpm
- Max speed : 163 km/h (101 mph)

1.5GLSi/GLi

5-speed MT (F5M21) / 3-speed AT (F3A21)
4G15P SOHC
- Multi Point Injection (MPI) Fuel System
- Max output : 89 bhp (66 kW; 90 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
- Max torque : 126 N·m (93 ft·lbf) @ 3,000 rpm
- Max speed : 174 km/h (108 mph) (manual); 165 km/h (103 mph) (automatic)

1.6GLXi/XLi

5-speed MT (F5M21) / 4-speed AT (F4A22)
4G92P SOHC
- Multi Point Injection (MPI) Fuel System
- Max output : 111 bhp (83 kW; 113 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
- Max torque : 138 N·m (102 ft·lbf) @ 5,000 rpm
- Max speed : 187 km/h (116 mph) (manual); 183 km/h (114 mph) (automatic)

1.8GLXi/EXi

5-speed MT (?) / 4-speed AT (F4A22)
4G93P DOHC
- Multi Point Injection (MPI) Fuel System
- Max output : 135 bhp (101 kW; 137 PS) @ 6,500 rpm
- Max torque : 162 N·m (119 ft·lbf) @ 5,500 rpm
- Max speed : 203 km/h (126 mph) (manual); 196 km/h (122 mph) (automatic)

2.0D (diesel)

5-speed MT (F5M21)
4D68 SOHC
- Normally-aspirated direct injection, non-common rail
- Max output : 67 bhp (50 kW; 68 PS) @ 4,500 rpm
- Max torque : 123 N·m (91 ft·lbf) @ 3,000 rpm
- Max speed : 160 km/h (99 mph)

In its first series, a 1.3-litre 12-valve engine was available on basic-specification Wiras. The Mitsubishi 4G15 1.5-litre 12-valve engine used in the Iswara and its predecessor the Saga was carried over unchanged. The Mitsubishi 4G92 113 PS (111 hp/83 kW) 1.6L 16-valve SOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection was introduced together with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission (and power windowsfor all 4 doors), a first in Proton's history. The multi-point injection versions were badged as MPi, although this was only used on the engine, and never on the trim levels (unlike 1.5 MPi GLS in the previous car, the Saga, the trim levels were simply 1.5 GLS etc.).

In 1995, the Mitsubishi 4G13 1.3-litre 12-valve engine also used in the Saga was introduced for the Wira. This was followed in 1996 by the 133 bhp (99 kW) 1.8L 16-valve DOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection, making Wira a first Proton car to be powered by a DOHC engine. At the same time, a 2.0-litre diesel-powered variant (badged as the 2.0D, or the SDi in some markets) was also offered but was later phased out in later years due to lack of interest from consumers. The diesel-powered Wira is to date the only diesel vehicle produced by Proton. From 1999, all engine options for the Wira in Malaysian market were fuel-injected and carbureted models were phased out.

In 2001 the Wira received suspension tuning from Lotus.

[edit]Safety

Like most other Proton cars of its time, the Proton Wira did not offer any safety features other than the standard three-point safety beltswith pretensioners and laminated windshield. Export models however saw a much better build quality with safety features such as driverairbag, door intrusion bars and ABS, which were also available as options in the later Malaysian models.

[edit]Exports

In 1994, exports to the United Kingdom began where it was marketed as the Proton Persona (not to be confused with the latest 2007 sedan model by Proton). As with the Saga, all export models used multi-point fuel injection to comply with the Euro I emissions standards. The UK market also had a turbo diesel engine in the range, called TDi. In 2001, the Wira name was finally used in the United Kingdom, replacing the Persona name. The Wira was subsequently replaced by the Proton Impian (known in Malaysia as the Waja) in 2002.

In 2005, Zagross Khodro began assembly of Wira complete knock down units for the Iranian market as part of a deal with Proton.

[edit]Proton Wira as a tuner's car

The Wira is popular among street racers in Malaysia as a tuner's car because of the interchangeability of parts with many Mitsubishi cars, including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, particularly the engines. Its popularity there is only rivaled by the EG and EK generations of the Honda Civic. Tuned Wiras with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution parts are fondly called by many names, namely "WiraEVO" and "Wiralution".