A British police force ran a fleet of 120 Proton Wiras for everyday patrol work — and for covert policing, converted to run on LPG.
Lead trim: Wira 1.3 L 4G13 SOHC four · up to 111 hp
Proton WiraC90 · 1993–2009
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FactA British police force ran a fleet of 120 Proton Wiras for everyday patrol work — and for covert policing, converted to run on LPG.
The Proton Wira (Malay for 'hero'), based on the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer's CB2A-CB4A-CD9A platform, was made from 1993 to 2009 (952,216 sold), introduced 21 May 1993 as a four-door saloon with Proton-designed dashboard, grille, bonnet and lights (Mirage-sourced bumper and fenders, 1987 Galant hatchback tail lights); launch trims were the 1.5 GL MT, 1.5 GL AT and 1.6 XLi AT. Sold abroad as the Proton Persona (C90), Proton 400 Series and Proton Natura. Engines spanned 1.3-1.8 litre SOHC/DOHC Mitsubishi petrol fours and 2.0-litre diesel/turbodiesel fours, with 5-speed manual or 3-/4-speed automatic. Front engine, front-wheel drive; wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in), length 4,270 mm (168.1 in), width 1,680 mm (66.1 in), height 1,385 mm (54.5 in), kerb weight 980-1,011 kg (2,161-2,229 lb).
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2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wira 1.3 L 4G13 SOHC four | 1993–2009 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 73 hp | 80 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
| Wira 1.6 L 4G92 SOHC four | 1993–2009 | 1.6 L Inline-4 | 111 hp | — | — | FWD | — | — |
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