

PROTON And MITSUBISHI Motors To Pursue Broad Ranging Strategic Collaboration
SUBANG JAYA / TOKYO, 15 SEPTEMBER 2011 – PROTON Holdings Berhad and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that they are in serious discussion for strategic collaboration to further strengthen the competitiveness of both PROTON and MMC in the global marketplace.
The collaborative items being considered between the two parties are set to cover areas and activities such as:
1. Joint production of engines in Malaysia
2. Consignment production of MMC-brand vehicles at PROTON facilities
3. Sharing of major parts and components between MMC’s “Global Small”, which is to be launched next March starting in Thailand, and PROTON’s upcoming “Global Small Car”.
4. Provision of MMC’s future technologies such as electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle technology


Specifications:
Powertrain
Engine MIVEC Turbo, 4 Cylinder, DOCH 16V
Max Output :177/6000
Max Torque (Nm/rpm) :343/3000
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) :59
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h) :232km/h
Acceleration (sec) :5.6
Fuel Consumption@90km (L/100km) :6.3L/100km
Minimum Turning Radius (m) :5