Engineering:Peugeot ROA
| Peugeot ROA | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Peugeot RD |
| Production | 1998–2006 (RD) 2006–2010 (ROA) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front engine / Rear-wheel drive |
| Related | IKCO Arisun Peugeot 405 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,410 mm (173.6 in) |
| Width | 1,714 mm (67.5 in) |
| Height | 1,408 mm (55.4 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,090 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
References
- ↑ Shahin (2011-03-07). "Peugeot RD". Paykan Hunter. http://www.paykanhunter.com/2011/03/peugeot-rd.html.
- ↑ "Avenger EFI and the Peugeot ROA / RD 405". http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=1080.msg10610#msg10610.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Peugeot 405 ROA Brochure 2007 EN - Page 2 of 2 - Veikl". https://www.veikl.com/d/Peugeot-405-ROA-Brochure-2007-EN-91861/2.
- ↑ brrrruno, brrrruno (2020-03-04). "The Persian Bodyswappers" (in en-GB). https://driventowrite.com/2020/03/04/body-swopping-peugeot-paykan-renault-5-iran-history/.
- Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.
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