Paykan
| Paykan | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Iran Khodro |
| Also called | Rootes Arrow Hillman Hunter Dodge Husky Chrysler Vogue |
| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door Saloon 5-door Estate 2-door Coupe utility (Pick up) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Peugeot ROA IKCO Arisun |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 98 in (2,489 mm) (Saloon) |
| Length | 171 in (4,343 mm) (Saloon) |
| Width | 63 in (1,600 mm) (Saloon) |
| Height | 56 in (1,422 mm) (Saloon) |
| Curb weight | 2,100 lb (953 kg) (Saloon) |
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.
The Paykan spawned some locally developed variants, most notably a pickup named Bardo and having a different body shell from the one sold elsewhere.