Paykan

The Paykan (Persian: پيکان, romanized: Peykân meaning Arrow), is the first Iranian-made car produced by Iran Khodro between 1967 and 2005. The car, formerly called "Iran National", is a licensed version of the British Rootes Arrow (Hillman Hunter) and was very popular in Iran from its introduction until its discontinuation.

Paykan
Overview
ManufacturerIran Khodro
Also calledRootes Arrow
Hillman Hunter
Dodge Husky
Chrysler Vogue
Production
  • 1967–2005 (sedan models)
  • 1967-2015 (pickup models)
Body and chassis
Body style4-door Saloon
5-door Estate
2-door Coupe utility (Pick up)
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedPeugeot ROA
IKCO Arisun
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase98 in (2,489 mm) (Saloon)
Length171 in (4,343 mm) (Saloon)
Width63 in (1,600 mm) (Saloon)
Height56 in (1,422 mm) (Saloon)
Curb weight2,100 lb (953 kg) (Saloon)

The Paykan spawned some locally developed variants, most notably a pickup named Bardo and having a different body shell from the one sold elsewhere.

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