Peugeot ROA

Peugeot ROA
Peugeot RD
Overview
Also calledPeugeot RD
Production1998–2006 (RD)
2006–2012 (ROA)
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine / Rear-wheel drive
RelatedIKCO Arisun
Peugeot 405
Powertrain
Engine
  • Paykan 1.6 litre (Hillman Avenger 1600) I4
  • Paykan 1.7 litre (Hillman Avenger 1700) I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width1,714 mm (67.5 in)
Height1,408 mm (55.4 in)
Curb weight1,090 kg (2,403 lb)

The Peugeot ROA or RD is an Iranian made car (by Iran Khodro Co). It is a developed version of the Peugeot RD1600. The car is a combination of Paykan and Peugeot 405. The body of ROA is a copy from Peugeot 405 and its engine and chassis are developed and modified from Iran Khodro's Paykan's chassis. Contrary to all other Peugeot 405 versions, the ROA is a rear-wheel drive car.

Engine

Technically wise, The engine is the Rootes 1.6 Hillman Avenger[1][2] (which were used on Paykans since late 70s) and was mated to the Hunter drivetrain and suspension.[3]

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.[4]

The engine specifications are as follows:[3]

  • 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: 61 kW (83 PS) at 5,000 rpm [82] (89)HP [1600cc] (1700cc)
  • Maximum torque: [135] (140) Nm at 3,000 rpm [1600cc] (1700cc)
  • Compression ratio: 9.5:1 (1700)
  • Ignition sequence: 1-3-4-2
  • Peugeot ROA. Note the engine orientation
    Peugeot ROA. Note the engine orientation
  • Peugeot ROA (rear view)
    Peugeot ROA (rear view)

References

  1. ^ Shahin (2011-03-07). "Peugeot RD". Paykan Hunter. Archived from the original on 2020-12-03.
  2. ^ "Avenger EFI and the Peugeot ROA / RD 405". www.avenger.co.nz. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  3. ^ a b "Peugeot 405 ROA Brochure 2007 EN - Page 2 of 2 - Veikl". www.veikl.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  4. ^ brrrruno, brrrruno (2020-03-04). "The Persian Bodyswappers". Driven To Write. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  • Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.

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