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An accord with the 2001 JAPAN G.T. CHAMPIONSHIP which will be held in Sepang F1 circuit from 22th to 24th June 2001, we are proud to announce our participation as the main sponsor for one of the Japan G. T. racing car i.e. Porsche 933 Carrera which will be driven by a Malaysian racer. The objective of BSA involvements to promote a new era for Malaysians motorsports.

This car will be sporting BSA corporate colour that is Yellow and Green. Yellow depicting loyalty while Green depicts our company as environmental friendly. This will further promote awareness of BSA corporate identity and BSA quality alloy wheels.

In crafting a specialty of BSA involvement in the Japan G. T. Championship, quality of BSA made alloy wheels will be further proven in the race where both Porsche is equipped with BSA- Eagle Rock 18" x 10" alloy wheels. Added to the recent development of its Vacuum Sputtering Coating (VSC) Aluminium finishing technology, alloy wheels are coated with a finishing that have the bright shining looks.

Yang Berhormat Datuk Ong Tee Keat, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Malaysia, will officially launch "BSA Porsche Team Competizione" on 25th May 2001 at Twelve SI Complex, Kuala Lumpur.

Kindly refer the attached schedule and programme of the whole event and an introduction of BSA Porsche racecar. Please feel free to visit our road show promotion and the yearly spectacular Japan G.T. Championship on 24th June 2001. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Ms. Clariss Chang or Mr Michael Dass at Tel: 603-0926188 (6 Lines) Fax: 603-60927189 for assistance or clarification.

BSA light alloy wheels "THE SIGN OF QUALITY"

Thank you.

By and on behalf of BSA International Berhad
DATO' DR CAM SOH
Group Executive Chairman  

OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF BSA PORSCHETEAM COMPETIZIONE

For all motor sports fans, the 2001 Japan G.T. Championship is just around the corner.  Here is an opportunity to be at the Sepang F1 Circuit on June 22nd - 24th to feel the excitement and see our Porsche Team blaze through the track.  The BSA Porsche Team Competizione was launched on the 25th May 2001 (Friday) at the Twelve S.I. Complex, Kuala Lumpur.  This event was covered  TV3, RTM and local newspapers and sport magazine.

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Y. B. Datuk Ong Tee Keat, while launching the event said he was glad that a 100 percent Malaysian company, BSA is supporting the race.  He also hoped that it will help facilitate the exchange of Malaysian-Japanese motor sports culture and technology in the future.

The BSA Porsche Team Competizione will be competing in the GT300 race.  BSA will also participate in the 'Supercar Parade', to be held in conjunction with the 2001 Japan GT Championship.

TAKE A BREAK!

BSA group of Companies will be organising a 1-day company trip to witness and support our BSA Porsche Team in the Japan G. T Championship on the 24thJune 2001 at the Sepang International F1 Circuit. 

Approximately 150 staff will be there with our company t-shirt, caps and flags to give our moral support to our team on that day.

 

BSA new alloy wheel model <Eagle Rock> is specially made for Porsche cars fitment.  This model come in sizes of 18x8 and 18x10.  BSA high quality alloy wheels are meticulously crafted for excellent performance, quality, style and individuality.  It also has an added advantage of brighter finishing using the Vacuum Sputtering Coating (VSC) technology.  We believe that the best way to assure tomorrow's market is to produce a product of highly reliable quality today.

BSA Wheels; tomorrow's style and technology for today's need.

THE NEW RACING ALLOY WHEELS

  NEWS UPDATE - BSA UNIPOLES

From 1st June 2001 onwards, commuters traveling through the North-South Expressway will be able to see our 2 new BSA unipoles 20' x 80' Unipoles can be seen near the KLIA Expressway (Elite-Putrajaya Interchange) and Sungai Besi Toll Plaza..

PCHK JOHORE BHARU (AFOS)

The Asian Festival of Speed (AFOS), the region's biggest motor sports  event.  It consists of three categories of race; the Asian Touring Car Championship, Asian Formula 2000 for single seater and the one - make Porsche Asian Challenge (GT Cars).

The   PCHK  Johore   round  was  held  on   17th  -   20th  of  May   2001.     BSA Porsche Team Competizione has participated in the Porsche Asian Challenge (Class B) and we are proud  to announce that our car came in third in Round 1 and second in Round 2.

 
 

BSA ROAD SHOWS PROMOTION
*BSA PORSHCE TEAM COMPETIZIONE ON TOURING ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN IN KLANG VALLEY

K.L. Plaza Foyer, Kuala Lumpur Sungai Wang Plaza Foyer, Kuala Lumpur Sunway Pyramid Concourse, Petaling Jaya
 

 

Car : PORSCHE NO. 5
Model : 933 RS
Engine : 3.6 Litres Twin Cam
Power : 300 bhp @7.800 rpm
Body : GT2 Evo III Fiberglass Construction
Fuel/Tank : GT Fuel Cells 100 Litres
Tyre : Michelin
Alloy Wheels : BSA - Eagle Rock (18"x8-Font) & (18" x10 - Rear)
Weight : 1175kgs
Gear : Straight Cut Close Ratios 6 speed
Brakes : AP Lock Heed Racing
Suspension : Bilstein
Engine Management : Bosch ECU
Race Record : BPR -World Endurance G. T. Championship GT3 Class
    Zhu Hai 1st 1996/PCHK 2nd overall/Macau G. P
     

Car : PORSCHE NO. 15
Model : 933 RS
Engine : 3.6 Litres Twin Cam
Power : 300 bhp @ 8.500 rpm
Body : GT2 Evo III Fiberglass Construction
Fuel/Tank : GT Fuel Cells 100 Litres
Tyre : Michelin
Alloy Wheels : BSA - Eagle Rock (18"x8-Font) & (18" x10 - Rear)
Weight : 1175kgs
Gear : Straight Cut Close Ratios 6 speed
Brakes : AP Racing
Suspension : Bilstein
Engine Management : Bosch ECU
Race Record : BPR -World Endurance G. T. Championship GT3 Class
    Zhu Hai 2nd 1996/PCHK 1stoverall 2000/Macau G. P
     

Car : FERRARI - CAM 5
Model : Modena 360FI
Engine : V8 engine in 90°
Power : 400bhp @ 8500rpm
Fuel/Tank : 95 lt
Tyre : 215/45zr18 (Front) 275/40ZR18 (Rear)
Alloy Wheels : Coated with BSA-VSC Technology (Aluminium Finishing)
Weight : 1393kgs
Gear : F1 Gear Box 6 speed
Brakes : Brembo
Engine Management : Bosch Motronic 7.3 injection
 
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