Proton Putra

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 available just in Malaysia. The reasoning for the relaunch is to clear of the remaining stocks available at Proton Plant.

Design

Body and chassis

[show]Body

[show]Chassis

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.

Engine

[show]Engine

[show]Performance

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.

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.

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.

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	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,365 mm (53.7 in)
Curb weight	1,007 kg (2,220 lb)