Engineering:Peugeot ROA

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Peugeot ROA
Roa-Rear.JPG
Overview
Also calledPeugeot RD
Production1998–2006 (RD)
2006–2010 (ROA)
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine / Rear-wheel drive
RelatedIKCO Arisun
Peugeot 405
Powertrain
Engine
  • Peykan 1.6 litre I4
  • Peykan 1.7 litre I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width1,714 mm (67.5 in)
Height1,408 mm (55.4 in)
|uk|Kerb|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 (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
Front section

References

  • Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.