17/2/2003

Team PSP's new 2003 BTCC challenger is set for its first run later this week. The all-new Proton Impian is developed from the car that took David Leslie and Team PETRONAS Syntium Proton to four podium places in 2002.

The new car, being built at Team PSP's Norfolk base, will feature changes to all elements of the car. David Wong, Team Principal, Team PSP says: "The new car incorporates all that the team learned last year and some fresh thinking as well - all within the very tight BTCC regulations. This should give us a great platform for ongoing development - and give David Leslie and Phil Bennett a bigger stick to beat the opposition with."

The 2003 Proton Impian BTCC car will feature:
· New roll cage design
· Detail revisions to body aero kit
· New front suspension design
· New rear suspension design
· Modifications to engine internal configuration

David Leslie, the team's number one driver said: "We surpassed our goals last season so our aim of achieving wins this year is higher and tougher. I'm really looking forward to giving the car its shakedown so that Phil and I can get into a sensible development programme before the season kicks off."