The Peugeot ROA or RD is an Iranian made car (by
Iran Khodro
Iran Khodro ( fa, ایرانخودرو, ''Irân Xodro''), branded as IKCO, is an Iranian automaker headquartered in Tehran. IKCO was founded in 1962 as Iran National (, ''Irân Nâsionâl''). The public company manufactures vehicles, includin ...
Co). It is a developed version of the
Peugeot RD
Iran Khodro ( fa, ایرانخودرو, ''Irân Xodro''), branded as IKCO, is an Iranian automaker headquartered in Tehran. IKCO was founded in 1962 as Iran National (, ''Irân Nâsionâl''). The public company manufactures vehicles, includin ...
1600. The car is a combination of
Paykan
The Paykan ( fa, پيکان meaning ''Arrow'') is the first Iranian-made car produced by Iran Khodro (formerly called "Iran National") between 1967 and 2005. The car was very popular in Iran from its introduction until its discontinuation. I ...
and
Peugeot 405
The Peugeot 405 is a large family car released by the French automaker Peugeot in July 1987, and which continues to be manufactured under licence outside France, having been discontinued in Europe in 1997. It was voted European Car of the Year for ...
. The body of ROA is a copy from
Peugeot 405
The Peugeot 405 is a large family car released by the French automaker Peugeot in July 1987, and which continues to be manufactured under licence outside France, having been discontinued in Europe in 1997. It was voted European Car of the Year for ...
and its engine and chassis are developed and modified from Iran Khodro's
Paykan
The Paykan ( fa, پيکان meaning ''Arrow'') is the first Iranian-made car produced by Iran Khodro (formerly called "Iran National") between 1967 and 2005. The car was very popular in Iran from its introduction until its discontinuation. I ...
's chassis. Contrary to all other Peugeot 405 versions, the ROA is a
rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars.
Most rear-wheel ...
car.
Engine
Technically wise, The engine is the Rootes 1.6 Hillman Avenger (which were used on Paykans since late 70s) and was mated to the Hunter drivetrain and suspension.
A revised model released in 2010 known as Peugeot ROA uses 1,700 cc CNG engine. In older models, Iran Khodro used a modified version of the Paykan's 1.6-litre engine.
The engine specifications are as follows:
* Engine type: Inline-four-cylinder; four-stroke; 1,599 cc (1,697 cc)
* No. of bearings: 5
* Bore: 87.35 mm (1600-1700)
* Stroke: 66.7 mm (1600)
* Cylinder head: Aluminum
* Engine block: Cast iron
* Maximum power: at 5,000 rpm (1700)
* Maximum torque: 135 Nm at 3,000 rpm (1700)
* Compression ratio: 9.5:1 (1700)
* Ignition sequence: 1-3-4-2
References
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* Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.
Cars of Iran
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
2000s cars
2010s cars