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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 (1700)
  • Maximum torque: 135 Nm at 3,000 rpm (1700)
  • Compression ratio: 9.5:1 (1700)
  • Ignition sequence: 1-3-4-2
  • 405 ROA. Note the engine orientation
    405 ROA. Note the engine orientation
  • Front section
    Front section

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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