Peugeot Roa
motor vehicle
The Peugeot RD and Roa are a series of cars produced by Iran Khodro from 1998 to 2012. 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 (which were used on Paykans since late 70s) and was mated to the Hunter drivetrain and suspension.
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.
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:
1600: 61 kW (83 PS; 82 hp) at 5,000 rpm
1700: 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 5,000 rpm
Maximum torque: [135] (140) Nm at 3,000 rpm [1600cc] (1700cc)
Compression ratio: 9.5:1 (both)
Ignition sequence: 1-3-4-2
References
Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.
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