Proton Jebat
The Proton Jebat is a series of concept cars developed by Proton, a Malaysian automobile manufacturer, under the joint venture agreement from Mitsubishi Motors. It made its first appearance at the 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2010).
| Proton Jebat | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Proton |
| Production | 2010 (concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport compact |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Proton Inspira |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L MIVEC 4B11T DOHC I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm (103.7 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,135 kg (2,502 lb) |
Etymology
The name "Jebat" refers to a legendary warrior from Malacca called Hang Jebat. The car constitutes the Pahlawan series of Proton's concept cars, which are named after such warriors. Additionally, the nameplate has a pronunciation of very close to that of the Malay word, cepat, which means fast in English.
Specifications
The Jebat is powered by a 2.0-litre 4B11T, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, MIVEC Turbo engine, with a maximum output of 237 hp (177 kW) and a maximum torque of 343 N⋅m (253 lb⋅ft). It can perform a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration in 5.6 seconds. The car is claimed to have a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).[1][2]
| Chassis[3] | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering | Hydraulic |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Stabiliser Bar |
| Front Brake | 15" Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake | 14" Solid Disc |
| Tyre Size | 245/40/R18 |
| Wheel Type | 18" Alloy Wheels |
| Dimensions | |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
References
- "Proton Jebat Concept - inspired by the Lancer Evolution!". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- "PROTON JEBAT ILHAM DARI MITSUBISHI LANCER". ProtonClub Automotive. 2 December 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- "Proton - Jebat Concept". All Car Index. 4 December 2010. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
