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| Caption = An Iriz R5 at the [[2021 Rally Poland]] |
| Caption = An Iriz R5 at the [[2021 Rally Poland]] |
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| Category = [[R5 (rallying)|R5]] |
| Category = [[R5 (rallying)|R5]] |
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| Constructor = Mellors Elliott Motorsport (MEM) |
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| Drivers = Oliver Mellors, Nabila Tejpar, Julian Hope, Oliver O'Donovan, Theo Bengry, Eugene Donnelly, David Condell, Declan Gallagher, Liam Egan, James Williams |
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| Technical ref = <ref>{{cite web |title=Proton Iriz R5 Sales Brochure |url=https://www.mellorselliotmotorsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Proton-IRIZ-R5-Brochure-web.pdf}}</ref> |
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| Front suspension = Reiger |
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| Engine name = MEM developed 4B11 engine |
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| Capacity = {{convert|1.6|L|cuin|abbr=on}} |
| Capacity = {{convert|1.6|L|cuin|abbr=on}} |
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| Turbo/NA = [[turbocharged]] |
| Turbo/NA = [[turbocharged]] |
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| Gearbox name = XTRAC Sequential Gearbox |
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| Gears = 6 |
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| Differential = 4-wheel drive |
| Differential = 4-wheel drive |
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| Weight = {{convert|1230|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} |
| Weight = {{convert|1230|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} |
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| Lubricants = SORT Oil |
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| Tyres = Michelin |
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| Debut = {{flagicon|GBR}} 2017 Goodwood Rally Stage |
| Debut = {{flagicon|GBR}} 2017 Goodwood Rally Stage |
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| First_win = Goodwood Rally Stage 2017 |
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| Last_win = Grizedale Rally Stages 2019 |
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| Races = 39 |
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| Wins = 8 |
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| Podiums = 15 |
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| Cons_champ = 0 |
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The '''Proton Iriz R5''' is a [[R5 (rallying)|R5]] rally car built by [[Proton]]. It is based upon the [[Proton Iriz]] road car.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/proton-set-for-wrc-return-in-2018-with-new-iriz-r5-5004427/5004427/|title=Proton set for WRC return in 2018 with new Iriz R5|first=David|last=Evans|work=[[Autosport|autosport.com]]|publisher=[[Motorsport Network]]|date=18 May 2017|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref> The car marked the comeback of the [[British Rally Championship]] for Proton.<ref>{{cite web|first=Pontus|last=Lindroos|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2020/01/proton-makes-brc-comeback-with-iriz-r5/|title=Proton makes BRC comeback with Iriz R5|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|date=20 January 2020|access-date=10 July 2021}}</ref> |
The '''Proton Iriz R5''' is a [[R5 (rallying)|R5]] rally car built by Mellors Elliott Motorsport in the UK under license from [[Proton Holdings|Proton]]. It is based upon the [[Proton Iriz]] road car.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.autosport.com/wrc/news/proton-set-for-wrc-return-in-2018-with-new-iriz-r5-5004427/5004427/|title=Proton set for WRC return in 2018 with new Iriz R5|first=David|last=Evans|work=[[Autosport|autosport.com]]|publisher=[[Motorsport Network]]|date=18 May 2017|access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref> The car marked the comeback of the [[British Rally Championship]] for Proton.<ref>{{cite web|first=Pontus|last=Lindroos|url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2020/01/proton-makes-brc-comeback-with-iriz-r5/|title=Proton makes BRC comeback with Iriz R5|work=thecheckeredflag.co.uk|date=20 January 2020|access-date=10 July 2021}}</ref> |
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In 2022, the rally car was succeeded by the Proton Iriz RX (Rallycross), which was built specifically for Team RX Racing and [[Oliver O'Donovan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |date=2022-01-03 |title=Proton Iriz Rallycross teased – based on Iriz R5 rally car, to debut this year with 600 hp and 840 Nm? |url=https://paultan.org/2022/01/03/proton-iriz-rallycross-teased-based-on-iriz-r5-rally-car-to-debut-this-year-with-600-hp-and-840-nm/ |access-date=2022-05-31 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 28 May 2023
 An Iriz R5 at the 2021 Rally Poland | |||||||
| Category | R5 | ||||||
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| Constructor | Mellors Elliott Motorsport (MEM) | ||||||
| Technical specifications[1] | |||||||
| Suspension (front) | Reiger | ||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Reiger | ||||||
| Engine | MEM developed 4B11 engine 1.6 L (98 cu in) turbocharged | ||||||
| Transmission | XTRAC Sequential Gearbox 6 4-wheel drive | ||||||
| Weight | 1,230 kg (2,711.7 lb) | ||||||
| Lubricants | SORT Oil | ||||||
| Tyres | Michelin | ||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable drivers | Oliver Mellors, Nabila Tejpar, Julian Hope, Oliver O'Donovan, Theo Bengry, Eugene Donnelly, David Condell, Declan Gallagher, Liam Egan, James Williams | ||||||
| Debut |  2017 Goodwood Rally Stage | ||||||
| First win | Goodwood Rally Stage 2017 | ||||||
| Last win | Grizedale Rally Stages 2019 | ||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 0 | ||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||
The Proton Iriz R5 is a R5 rally car built by Mellors Elliott Motorsport in the UK under license from Proton. It is based upon the Proton Iriz road car.[2] The car marked the comeback of the British Rally Championship for Proton.[3]
In 2022, the rally car was succeeded by the Proton Iriz RX (Rallycross), which was built specifically for Team RX Racing and Oliver O'Donovan.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Proton Iriz R5 Sales Brochure" (PDF).
- ^ Evans, David (18 May 2017). "Proton set for WRC return in 2018 with new Iriz R5". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Lindroos, Pontus (20 January 2020). "Proton makes BRC comeback with Iriz R5". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ Lee, Jonathan (2022-01-03). "Proton Iriz Rallycross teased – based on Iriz R5 rally car, to debut this year with 600 hp and 840 Nm?". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
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