Peugeot ROA

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Front side view of Roa.
Front side view of Roa.


ROA is an Iranian made car (by Iran Khodro Co). It is a developed version of Peugeot RD 1600. The car is a combination of Paykan and Peugeot 405 and in first look you may mistake it with a Peugeot 405 car. However the engine and chassis are completely different and are developed on Paykan's chassis and despite Peugeot 405 it is a rear drive car.

[edit] Engine

The engine is modified version of Paykan 1600. The engine specifications are as below:

  • Engine type: 4 Cylinder; 4 stroke; IC; 1599cc
  • No. of bearings: 5
  • Cylinder diameter: 87.3 cm
  • Cylinder material: Aluminum
  • Cylinder pitch: 66.7mm
  • Maximum engine power: 61 kW at 5000RPM
  • Maximum engine torque: 135 Nm at 3000 RPM
  • Compression ratio: 9.5/1
  • Ignition sequence: 1-3-4-2

[edit] Reference

  • Peugeot Roa users manual, Iran Khodro Co.