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Proton to run two S70 R3 race cars in this year’s Sepang 1000km

Proton has officially introduced the Proton S70 R3 race car, which will compete in the gruelling Sepang 1000km endurance race scheduled from November 22 to 24.

Official images released by the national car manufacturer show the S70 R3 undergoing final preparations, awaiting only the application of its racing livery.

Specifications have not been disclosed; however, based on the distinct roar heard in a video shared on October 1, there is a possibility that the car uses the 1.6-litre Campro engine, similar to those used in previous Proton racing cars.

Established in 2003, Proton R3 is the factory supported motorsports division of Proton with the acronym standing for Race, Rally, Research.

Over the last two decades, R3 have successfully campaigned Proton models both domestically and internationally in racing and rallying events, while using the knowledge gained to develop a range of performance enhancing components and limited edition models for sale to customers.

More recently, they have also ventured into the lubricants space, selling performance lubricants carrying the R3 banner.

The S70 R3 is the latest in a long line of Proton models developed for motorsports. With its debut, both Proton and its motorsports division are venturing into uncharted waters, campaigning a car co-developed with Geely and just one year after its market launch.

Proton is the most successful OEM in the 15-year history of Sepang 1000km with six wins, while R3 are the most successful team with five wins, including three in a row from 2017 to 2019.

“Having not competed in the last three Sepang 1000km races, Proton is excited to be back on the starting grid in 2024. The Proton S70 R3 marks a new milestone for the brand as we take a model developed together with Geely into the heat of competition for the very first time,” said Roslan Abdullah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Proton.

“Despite being a new car, Proton is taking the challenge to field two units of the S70 R3 in the race instead of using a proven older model as a backup. We are determined to prove the abilities of the newest Proton sedan model in the racetrack and while we expect competition from teams who have actively competed the last three years, it is our belief the lessons learnt in racing will translate to us building better cars for our customers in the future,” he added.

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Here’s the Proton S70 R3 race car, see it at Malaysia Autoshow 2024

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Here, ladies and gentlemen, presenting the racing machine Proton S70 R3 set to compete in the Sepang 1000km (S1k) event.

If you wish to get a closer look at this Proton S70 R3, you can visit the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from May 22 to 26 as it will be displayed to the public for the first time.

The S70 R3 is Proton R3’s first all-new racing car since the Saga R3 in 2019, marking the brand’s return to the S1k race. To date, Proton R3 has secured five victories, surpassing other teams, including three consecutive wins from 2017 to 2019.

Still under development, the showcased car displays the latest evolution of an aerodynamic package customized for this racing car. Two new car units will be competed by the team in this year’s S1k race.

“Proton has a long history in motorsports, starting with the original Proton Saga, and our involvement increased with the establishment of Proton R3 in 2003,” said Roslan Abdullah, Deputy CEO of Proton.

“Since then, we have competed and won in various competitions globally with models such as the Proton Satria, Waja, Suprima S, Iriz, and the latest Saga.

“Now with the Proton S70 R3, we are achieving another milestone in our legacy, not only marking the return of the Proton name to the S1K event but also introducing the first racing car based on a model co-developed by Proton and Geely,” he added.

Buyers and visitors can enhance their experience at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 with exclusive promotions and rewards from Proton during the event. Visitors making direct bookings for Proton models will receive exclusive gifts such as sunshades, toll readers, and wireless chargers for selected models.

Special promotions are also offered specifically for bookings made at Malaysia Autoshow with registration before June 30, 2024. This includes two years of free maintenance for X50, X70, and X90 models, as well as an RM500 cash voucher for S70, Saga, and Persona models.

There is also the Test Drive Lucky Spin where participants can spin the lucky wheel to win exclusive Proton merchandise after test-driving Proton models.