ARO 24 Series
Encyclopedia
ARO 240 is a two door 4x4 off-road vehicle
, which was manufactured by ARO
from 1972 to 2006. It was the first of the ARO 24 series, which eventually included many other models: the four doors 244, the 242 pick-up, the three doors 243, the 320 pick-up, and many others body trims. Last special military versions were called ARO Dragon.
It is equipped with many different engines (both gas and Diesel), and comes in both 4x2 and 4x4 versions. Notable improvements over the years were the introduction of Romanian Diesel engines, units equipped with Toyota engines, and units equipped with Romanian built turbo Diesel engines. The ARO-24s are no longer in production as ARO was shut down.
Plans to market the ARO 244 in the United States as the Cross Lander 244X
in 2005 were eventually canceled.
Others Versions: 243 VAN, 263, 264, 266, 323 Ambulance, 324, 328 MaxiTaxi, 330, 330BB, 330C, 33N, 338TC, 350BC, 35S Ambulance, 35M, 429TC/TP.
headlights and round taillights similar to ARO IMS
. From 1977 were used round headlights like in ARO IMS
and the rear lights were restylized. In 1985 a new front grille was introduced and smaller round headlights. Also there were available double headlights, that were used mostly on the 244. In 1995 the double headlight front design was slightly restylized and the rear lights were changed to ones of Oltcit
-type (a car that was also built in Romania
until then). The last restyling of 1998/99 was a slight facelift of the previous model and also introduced the so called Toyota-type ornaments.
Off-road vehicle
An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving on and off paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by having large tires with deep, open treads, a flexible suspension, or even caterpillar tracks...
, which was manufactured by ARO
ARO
ARO was a Romanian off-road vehicle manufacturer located in Câmpulung-Muscel. The first ARO vehicles were produced in 1957, and the last in 2003. For a short while, Daihatsu-powered AROs were produced in Spain and Portugal under the brands Hisparo and Portaro, respectively...
from 1972 to 2006. It was the first of the ARO 24 series, which eventually included many other models: the four doors 244, the 242 pick-up, the three doors 243, the 320 pick-up, and many others body trims. Last special military versions were called ARO Dragon.
It is equipped with many different engines (both gas and Diesel), and comes in both 4x2 and 4x4 versions. Notable improvements over the years were the introduction of Romanian Diesel engines, units equipped with Toyota engines, and units equipped with Romanian built turbo Diesel engines. The ARO-24s are no longer in production as ARO was shut down.
Plans to market the ARO 244 in the United States as the Cross Lander 244X
Cross Lander 244X
The Cross Lander 244X was a basic, rugged 4x4 SUV built under license from ARO of Romania, in Manaus, Brazil, and based on the ARO 244. ARO was to supply CKD kits to Brazil for assembly by Cross Lander Industria e Comercio. Sales in the United States were expected to begin in 2005, with targets of...
in 2005 were eventually canceled.
Petrol Engines
| Name | Capacity | Type | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 2 RZ-FE | 2438 cc | Toyota | 140 PS at 5000 rpm | 212 newton metre at 4000 rpm |
| 2.5 205HX | 2469 cc | Chrysler Chrysler Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925.... |
120 PS at 5250 rpm | 190 newton metre at 3500 rpm |
| 2.5 L25 | 2495 cc | ARO ARO ARO was a Romanian off-road vehicle manufacturer located in Câmpulung-Muscel. The first ARO vehicles were produced in 1957, and the last in 2003. For a short while, Daihatsu-powered AROs were produced in Spain and Portugal under the brands Hisparo and Portaro, respectively... |
83 PS at 4200 rpm | 170 newton metre at 3000 rpm |
| 2.5 M-207 | 2512 cc | ARO | 67 PS at 4000 rpm | 160 newton metre at 2500 rpm |
| 2.9 V6 | 2935 cc | Ford | 145 PS at 5500 rpm | 225 newton metre at 3500 rpm |
| 3.0 L30 | 3007 cc | ARO | 95 PS at 4000 rpm | 196 newton metre at 3000 rpm |
| 4.0 V6 | 4000 cc | Cosworth Cosworth Cosworth is a high performance engineering company founded in London in 1958, specialising in engines and electronics for automobile racing , mainstream automotive and defence industries... |
207 PS at 5250 rpm | 320 newton metre at 3000 rpm |
Diesel Engines
| Name | Capacity | Type | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 4C | 2417 cc | Andoria Turbodiesel Turbodiesel Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines... Turbodiesel |
69 PS at 4200 rpm 90 PS at 4100 rpm 101 PS at 4100 rpm |
147 newton metre at 2500 rpm 195 newton metre at 2500 rpm 230 newton metre at 2500 rpm |
| 2.4 2L-T | 2446 cc | Toyota Turbodiesel |
86 PS at 4000 rpm | 188 newton metre at 2200 rpm |
| 2.5 XD3 | 2498 cc | Peugeot Peugeot Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion... |
75 PS at 4500 rpm | 147 newton metre at 2500 rpm |
| 2.5 XD3T | 2498 cc | Peugeot Turbodiesel |
95 PS at 4150 rpm | 205 newton metre at 2500 rpm |
| 2.5 L4 OHV | 2499 cc | VM VM Motori VM Motori S.p.A. is a diesel engine manufacturing company in Cento, Italy, in Emilia-Romagna, an Italian region which is also home to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Ducati.- History :... Turbodiesel |
101 PS at 4200 rpm | 232 newton metre at 2200 rpm |
| 2.5 L27 | 2660 cc | ARO | 68 PS at 3800 rpm | 138 newton metre at 2250 rpm |
| 2.7 DX-28 | 2660 cc | ARO | 71 PS at 3900 rpm | 152 newton metre at 2250 rpm |
| 2.7 TDX-28 | 2660 cc | ARO Turbodiesel |
87 PS at 3500 rpm | 191 newton metre at 1900 rpm |
| 3.1 D127 | 3119 cc | ARO | 68 PS at 3200 rpm | 185 newton metre at 1600 rpm |
Versions
Sport Utility Vehicles
- ARO 240 2-door Convertible
- ARO 241 4-door Convertible
- ARO 243 3-door
- ARO 244 4-door
- ARO 246 5-door
Light Commercial Vehicles
- ARO 242 Regular Cab Pick-up
- ARO 320 Regular Cab Pick-up
- ARO 324 Double Cab Pick-up
- ARO 330 Long Cab Pick-up
Others Versions: 243 VAN, 263, 264, 266, 323 Ambulance, 324, 328 MaxiTaxi, 330, 330BB, 330C, 33N, 338TC, 350BC, 35S Ambulance, 35M, 429TC/TP.
Military vehicles
The ARO Dragon came in several variants to include different bodiwork. There was even an armored variant.Generations
The first generation of ARO 24 between 1972-1976 had Dacia 1300Dacia 1300
The Dacia 1300 was a car manufactured during the Cold War by Romanian auto marque Dacia. "1300" represents the car's engine displacement.The first Dacia 1300 left the assembly line on 23 August 1969...
headlights and round taillights similar to ARO IMS
ARO IMS
The ARO IMS was the first off-road vehicle built in post WWII Romania by ARO.-IMS-57:The first model was IMS-57; a total of 914 vehicles were built between 1957 and 1959, mostly handcrafted...
. From 1977 were used round headlights like in ARO IMS
ARO IMS
The ARO IMS was the first off-road vehicle built in post WWII Romania by ARO.-IMS-57:The first model was IMS-57; a total of 914 vehicles were built between 1957 and 1959, mostly handcrafted...
and the rear lights were restylized. In 1985 a new front grille was introduced and smaller round headlights. Also there were available double headlights, that were used mostly on the 244. In 1995 the double headlight front design was slightly restylized and the rear lights were changed to ones of Oltcit
Oltcit
The Oltcit was a Romanian car developed in co-operation with Citroën of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the Citroën Prototype Y and built in Craiova at the Automobile Craiova plant.-History:...
-type (a car that was also built in Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
until then). The last restyling of 1998/99 was a slight facelift of the previous model and also introduced the so called Toyota-type ornaments.