Peugeot ROA

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Peugeot ROA
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Overview
Also calledPeugeot RD
Production1998–2006 (RD)
2006–2010 (ROA)
Body and chassis
Layout Front engine / Rear-wheel drive
Related IKCO Arisun
Peugeot 405
Powertrain
Engine
  • Peykan 1.6 litre I4
  • Peykan 1.7 litre I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,410 mm (173.6 in)
Width1,714 mm (67.5 in)
Height1,408 mm (55.4 in)
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]

405 ROA. Note the engine orientation Tehran Snapshot 01038.JPG
405 ROA. Note the engine orientation
Front section Roa-Front.JPG
Front section

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References

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