The Super 2000 field has been gathering numbers in recent months, and we may now look at Malaysia for a possible addition. It has been said that Proton, the country's first car manufacturer and 80% owner of British constructor Lotus, has been working on a Super 2000 version of its Satria model.

The development programme of the new car should - in all likelihood - be conducted by Mellors Elliot Motorsport, based at Bakewell in the Derbyshire region. The team, founded in 1982, is far from being an unknown in the motorsport community following its achievements in Scotland and England. In 2002, Karamjit Singh won the Production Car World Championship title aboard a Proton Perth prepared by the British outfit.

For the time being, pending confirmation of the Satria's development to Super 2000 specs, Proton has not indicated it intends to become a contender within the Intercontinental Rally Championship.

It can be said however that Super 2000s have been generating much interest on the boards of many constructors, thereby announcing a bright future for the class.