The Proton Satria GTi was launched in 1998 with a 138 bhp (103 kW) 1.8-litre Mitsubishi-sourced 4G93P engine ("P" for Proton), originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR, but here without the turbo and with an increase in compression to compensate.
The Satria GTi was developed and re-engineered as a traditional hot hatch by Lotus in Hethel, England.
The Satria GTi could sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, making it among the fastest Proton production models ever produced.
A new body kit was also adopted for better aerodynamics.
The Satria GTi also wore a 'Handling by Lotus' badge on the rear hatch.

The engine and handling of the Satria GTi were progressively updated and revised between 1998 and 2005.
The Mitsubishi version was produced from 1998 until mid-2002.
The VDO (Siemens) version had been in production from mid-2002 until 2005 when Proton ceased production.

The Proton Satria GTi launched in the United Kingdom in November 1999 with a £14,500 price tag.
It was equipped with air-conditioning, ABS, dual front power windows, electric mirrors and Recaro seats.
Proton sold 160 units of the Satria GTi within its first six months in the U.K.
Richard Hammond had reviewed the Proton Satria GTi alongside the more established Peugeot 206 GTi.
The Satria GTi received more praise and approval as a traditional hot hatch, despite costing £500 more than the 206 GTi.
The Proton Satria GTi was launched in 1998 with a 138 bhp (103 kW) 1.8-litre Mitsubishi-sourced 4G93P engine ("P" for Proton), originally found in the Mitsubishi Lancer GSR, but here without the turbo and with an increase in compression to compensate. The Satria GTi was developed and re-engineered as a traditional hot hatch by Lotus in Hethel, England. The Satria GTi could sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, making it among the fastest Proton production models ever produced. A new body kit was also adopted for better aerodynamics. The Satria GTi also wore a 'Handling by Lotus' badge on the rear hatch.
The engine and handling of the Satria GTi were progressively updated and revised between 1998 and 2005. The Mitsubishi version was produced from 1998 until mid-2002. The VDO (Siemens) version had been in production from mid-2002 until 2005 when Proton ceased production.
The Proton Satria GTi launched in the United Kingdom in November 1999 with a £14,500 price tag. It was equipped with air-conditioning, ABS, dual front power windows, electric mirrors and Recaro seats. Proton sold 160 units of the Satria GTi within its first six months in the U.K.
Richard Hammond had reviewed the Proton Satria GTi alongside the more established Peugeot 206 GTi. The Satria GTi received more praise and approval as a traditional hot hatch, despite costing £500 more than the 206 GTi.
Proton Satria