Performance Review: Proton Satria 1.8 GTi - [2000]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Proton Satria Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Proton Satria 1.8 GTi is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the 2000 Ultima GTR 720.This particular Proton Satria has a 1834cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Satria shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Satria's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1115 kgs (2458 lbs) this makes the Proton Satria 1.8 GTi in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 Roadster 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Proton Satria shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1834cc 16V St4 engine produces 133 bhp (99 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 119 lb-ft (161.3 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (140 lb-ft) or the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (118 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Proton Satria you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1988 Peugeot 405 2.0 Mi 16 (144.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Proton Satria.

The Proton Satria has a Power to weight ratio of 119.2 bhp per ton and 106.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 Satria competing with the 1988 Peugeot 405 2.0 Mi 16 (144.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Auto (144.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Proton Satria generating around 106.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1994 Lancia Kappa 3.0 V6 (131.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 (131.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.1 secs, this made the Proton Satria 1.8 GTi as fast as the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the or the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs). This Proton Satria 1.8 GTi is also faster than the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift (7.90 secs) the and the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Satria and the 1989 Lotus Elan SE

When talking about the performance of the Proton Satria on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.38 secs @ 83.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1989 Lotus Elan SE (16.31 secs), the 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 Sport Luxury (16.31 secs), and the 1986 BMW 3 Series M3 E30 (16.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2000 version of the Proton Satria 1.8 GTi has a maximum speed of 126mph.

Top Speed of the 2000 Satria equals the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2000 Proton Satria 1.8 GTi then how about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph), the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (137 mph), or the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (137 mph).

Related Links:

2000 Satria Rivals List.

A Brief History of Proton

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