Peugeot ROA

The Peugeot ROA is an Iranian made car (by Iran Khodro Co). It is a developed version of the Peugeot RD 1600. The car is a combination of Paykan and Peugeot 405. Upon first glance it may easily be mistaken for a Peugeot 405. However the engine and chassis are completely different as it is developed on the Paykan's chassis, and despite having a body based on the Peugeot 405 it is a rear-wheel-drive car.

Engine

the new model (2010): A developed model with a 1,700 cc CNG engine.

the old model used a modified version of the Paykan's 1.6-litre engine is a modified version of the Paykan 1600.

The engine specifications are as follows:

• Engine type: Inline-four-cylinder; four-stroke; 1,599 cc (1,696 cc)
• No. of bearings: 5
• Bore: 87.3 cm (1700)
• Stroke: 66.7 mm (1700)
• Cylinder head: Aluminum
• Engine block: Cast iron
• Maximum power: 61 kW 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

• Peugeot Roa users' manual, Iran Khodro Co.