Proto Motors ( ko, 프로토자동차) was a South Korean
sports car manufacturer and coachbuilder.
History
Proto Motors was established in 1997 by the couple Han-chul Kim and Ji-sun Choi.
The company has forged partnerships with
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company, often abbreviated to Hyundai Motors ( )
and commonly known as Hyundai (, ; ), is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and founded in 1967. Currently, the company o ...
,
Kia Motors, and
GM Daewoo. In 2001, the company custom-made a convertible
limousine for
Cheongwadae (the Equus), the South Korean presidential residence.
Proto Motors introduced the Spirra (a production model of PS-ll) at the 4th
Seoul Motor Show. In 2006, Proto Motors was acquired by
Oullim Motors
Proto Motors ( ko, 프로토자동차) was a South Korean sports car manufacturer and coachbuilder.
History
Proto Motors was established in 1997 by the couple Han-chul Kim and Ji-sun Choi. The company has forged partnerships with Hyundai Mot ...
and the development of the Spirra was continued, and in 2010 Proto Motors introduced the first Korea-made
supercar.
In 2014, the Oullim Motors Spirra EV, the electric version of the Spirra, was introduced.
Presently, the company specializes in redesigning existing models by developing
electric car
An electric car, battery electric car, or all-electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using only energy stored in batteries. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, electric cars are quie ...
s or
convertibles based on them. The company closed in 2017.
Models
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RT-X (1998)
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PS-II (2000)
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Spirra (2007–2017)
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Kia Grand Carnival Limousine (2006–2017)
See also
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List of Korean car makers
References
Car manufacturers of South Korea
South Korean brands
Sports car manufacturers
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1997
Car brands
Luxury motor vehicle manufacturers
Contract vehicle manufacturers
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