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Revision as of 15:58, 5 January 2022

Proton Iriz R5
An Iriz R5 at the 2021 Rally Poland
CategoryR5
ConstructorMellors Elliott Motorsport
Technical specifications
Suspension (front)Reiger
Suspension (rear)Reiger
EngineCamPro 1.6 L (98 cu in) 4-cylinder, 16-valve turbocharged front transverse
TransmissionXTRAC Sequential Gearbox 6 4-wheel drive
Weight1,230 kg (2,711.7 lb)
LubricantsSORT Oil
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable driversOliver Mellors, Nabila Tejpar, Julian Hope, Oliver O'Donovan, Theo Bengry, Eugene Donnelly, David Condell, Declan Gallagher, Liam Egan, James Williams
DebutUnited Kingdom 2017 Goodwood Rally Stage
First winGoodwood Rally Stage 2017
Last winGrizedale Rally Stages 2019
WinsPodiums
815
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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.[1] The car marked the comeback of the British Rally Championship for Proton.[2]

Moving towards 2022, the rally car will soon be succeeded by the Proton Iriz RX (Rallycross), which is being built specifically for Team RX Racing and Oliver O'Donovan. [3]

References

  1. ^ Evans, David (18 May 2017). "Proton set for WRC return in 2018 with new Iriz R5". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. ^ Lindroos, Pontus (20 January 2020). "Proton makes BRC comeback with Iriz R5". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  3. ^ 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/