Peugeot ROA explained

Peugeot ROA
Aka:Peugeot RD
Layout:Front engine / Rear-wheel drive
Weight:10900NaN0
Height:14081NaN1
Width:17141NaN1
Length:44101NaN1
Transmission:5-speed manual
Production:1998–2006 (RD)
2006–2012 (ROA)
Related:IKCO Arisun
Peugeot 405

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:

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peugeot RD . Shahin . Paykan Hunter . 2011-03-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203044123/http://www.paykanhunter.com/2011/03/peugeot-rd.html . 2020-12-03 .
  2. Web site: Avenger EFI and the Peugeot ROA / RD 405. www.avenger.co.nz. 2019-08-21.
  3. Web site: Peugeot 405 ROA Brochure 2007 EN - Page 2 of 2 - Veikl . 2022-10-17 . www.veikl.com.
  4. Web site: brrrruno . brrrruno . 2020-03-04 . The Persian Bodyswappers . 2022-10-17 . Driven To Write . en-GB.