Peugeot ROA

The Peugeot ROA 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[]

At its core^[1] The engine is the Rootes 1.6 Hillman Avenger^[2] (which were used on Paykans since late 70s) and was mated to the Hunter gearbox and rear axle

Model (2010): A developed model with a 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: 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

References[]

• Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.