I think it should be this week, at 1st August.
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I think it should be this week, at 1st August.
What an AWESOME car!!!
MEM Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 Rally Car
The Car
Based on the Proton Satria Neo, the MEM Proton Super 2000 Rally Car has been constructed by MEM to conform with the latest FIA homologation specifications. The car can be supplied to either tarmac or gravel specification as required.
Chassis
The existing Satria Neo bodyshell is extensively modified to accept the S2000 components including the 4 wheel drive system. It is then strengthened considerably to comply with FIA regulations by fitting a safety roll cage using 35 metres of ChroMo Steel Tube.
Engine
The engine is based on the Waja 1.8 engine with racing internals and increasing the capacity to 1998cc, which is positioned transversely and producing a power output of 280bhp at 7800 rpm.
Transmission
The transmission is a four wheel drive system specifically developed by Xtrac for S2000, using a 6 speed sequential gearbox with 3 plated limited slip differentials, and handbrake release system.
Brakes
The Brake callipers are Alcon 4 piston calipers front and rear. The front discs are 350mm for the tarmac version and 300mm for the gravel version. The rear discs are identical for both specifications.
Electrical System
The car features a GEMS integral engine ECU and power management system with data logging and glass dash display.
Suspension
The suspension is MacPherson strut and wishbone design by MEM using Dynamics dampers. Anti Roll bars front and rear.
Wheels
The car is fitted with 8 x 18 inch alloy wheels for tarmac and 6.5 X 15 inch alloy wheels for gravel
Weight
1150 Kg for the tarmac version and 1200 Kg for the gravel version
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Originally Posted by m.lowe
Thanks Marc, for the valuable information, will it be homologated on 1st of August? Is there any news about possible entries yet? Do you know who will be driving it? ;)
Homologation is due to go ahead for the 1st of August as the car is moving under its own steam now
Drivers not sure yet as I guess Chris Mellors of MEM will do some work but no doubt they will announce a test driver and maybe a driver for an event they might have earmarked to do.
There is a Irish driver which is supposed to have an order for one and thats Donie O'Sullivan and hopefully he will have his car for an Irish round (rumoured to be the Cork 20 Rally) this year
Ok, thanks Marc for the info, keep us informed if you will. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by m.lowe
Thanks for the information. My one is that Fabia should be homologated at 1st January 2009.
the toyota Auris should debut in the south african national championships in 3 weeks time.
Ok, that is good news, is it same car they are using in Australia, or is it other homologation? Any chance it will come to Europe? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Grant_RSA
As far as i know only FIA homologated cars are allowed to compete here in RSA, this is the locally developed car! so yes i think you will eventually see it in Europe , probably next year.