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Peugeot 401 (1934-1935)
Peugeot 401 - medium size car (D-segment according to the European classification), issued by the company «Peugeot» from 1934 to August 1935. It was introduced in October 1934 at the 28th Paris Motor Show. Came to replace the outdated «Peugeot Type 176», produced in the period 1925-1928. Most of the bodies were four-door sedans, but there were other options, including the world's first electric hardtop body called «401 Eclipse» (translated from English as «eclipse»). The length of the car was 4450 mm, width 1600 mm, height 1575 mm and curb weight was about 1150 kg. In total, about 13.5 thousand cars with the name «401».
The front suspension of the car is independent, which has a positive effect on handling. The engine was located longitudinally in front, the drive was carried out on the rear wheels. The engine was the same in design as the «Peugeot 301», but with an increased volume of up to 1.7 liters (1720 cm3) and a power of 44 hp. The gearbox was a mechanical three-speed. The maximum speed with such an engine and transmission was 100 km / h.
Peugeot 402 (1935-1942)
Peugeot 402 - big family car (D-segment) French company «Peugeot», which was produced from 1935 to 1942. It was presented to the public at the 29th Paris Motor Show in October 1935. The car began to stand out strongly from its other competitors in the 1930s, finding its own individual style «typical Peugeot». Produced with three wheelbases - short 2880 mm (from 1937 to 1940), normal 3150 mm (from 1935 to 1942) and long 3300 mm (from 1935 to 1940). The body was mainly a four-door sedan, but there were also other types, of which there were about sixteen according to some estimates (convertibles, coupes, vans, municipal models). Different wheelbase lengths also diversified the length of the car, which ranged from 4470 mm to 5000 mm, the width was 1640 mm, the height was 1580 mm and the curb weight was 1265 kg. In total, about 75 thousand copies were released.
Distinctive features highlighting the high-end market status were dual power wipers, semaphore turn signals, instrument cluster clocks, dual sun visors, manual shift reserve fuel tank, recessed «safe» door handles and hydraulic brakes.
The engines were installed four-cylinder gasoline, initially with a volume of 2.0 liters (1991 cm3) with a capacity of 55 hp, and since October 1938 it was replaced by a more powerful one, with a volume of 2.1 liters (2142 cm3) 60 hp. The maximum speed of a car with a standard sedan body was 125 km / h. The engine was located longitudinally in front, the drive was carried out to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. There was an idea to use an automatic transmission, but because of the high cost, this was abandoned.
In 1939, several dozen cars with a diesel engine were produced «HL50» 2.3 liters (2300 cm3) with a claimed power of 55 hp, which were used for taxis. If they went into further production, it would be the world's first mass-produced diesel sedan.
In 1940, the range of body styles on offer was reduced to the standard long-wheelbase sedan. This happened due to the outbreak of World War II in 1939 and the sedan was in great demand among the military. Due to the rapid defeat of France, gasoline became almost inaccessible to ordinary citizens. For «Peugeot 402» produced equipment capable of controlled combustion of charcoal and the resulting gas to be burned in engines instead of gasoline. The boiler could be installed in the rear of the body, it contained 35 kg of coal, which was enough for 80 kilometers.
Peugeot 403 (1955-1966)
Peugeot 403 - medium size family car (D-segment). Produced by a French automaker «Peugeot» from May 1955 to October 1966, that is, 13 years after the completion of the release of its predecessor «Peugeot 402». During this war and post-war period, the company focused on the production of cheaper and more popular «Peugeot 203». It was presented to the public in April 1955 in Paris. Body options were as follows - four-door sedan (wheelbase 2660 mm, length 4470 mm, width 1670 mm and height 1510 mm), five-door station wagon (wheelbase 2900 mm, length 4610 mm, width 1670 mm and height 1510 mm), a three-door van, as well as a two-door pickup and convertible. In total, more than 1.2 million cars of all types were produced and this is the first Peugeot to exceed the million mark.
The design was developed by an Italian firm «Pininfarina» with signs «pontoon» style and a three-body body structure, which became fully load-bearing. Other innovations were doors opening wide to a full 90 degrees, full roll down windows on the rear doors, semaphore turn signals were replaced with flashing lights, standardized front lights, twin parallel wipers were replaced with twin «crossed arms». The originally protruding chrome-plated lion head mounted on the hood was replaced with a flat one due to the increased injury risk for pedestrians.
The engine was located longitudinally in front, rear-wheel drive. First, a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine was installed (1290 cm3, TM5) with a capacity of 42 hp, which was subsequently increased to 1.5 liters (1468 cm3, TN3) 65 hp. For the first time, they began to use a thermal relay that turned off the radiator fan when the engine temperature dropped to 75°C. At the end of 1958, a 1.8 liter diesel engine was added (1816 cm3, TMD85/XDP85) 48 hp. The gearbox was a mechanical four-speed with a shift lever on the steering column. As an option, it was possible to install an automatic clutch «Jaeger».
Peugeot 404 (1960-1975)
Peugeot 404 - mid-size family car (D-segment), produced from May 1960 to 1975 (in Argentina until 1980, in Kenya until 1991) French automotive company «Peugeot». Designed by an Italian company «Pininfarina». The body was originally a four-door sedan (length 4442 mm, width 1612 mm, height 1450 mm), five-door station wagon (length 4580 mm, width 1612 mm, height 1490 mm) and a two-door pickup truck. In 1962, a two-door convertible appeared, and in 1963 a two-door coupe was added (length 4492 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1300 mm). The curb weight of the car was 1060-1250 kg. Approximately 2.9 million units were produced in all countries for the entire period, French production was just over 1.8 million.
Engines offered were four-cylinder 1.5-liter gasoline (1468 cm3, XB) 72 hp and 1.6 liters (1618 cm3, XC) 76 hp. The fuel injection system replaced carburetors in 1962 and increased engine power by 10-20 hp. Since 1964, a 2.0-liter diesel engine has been installed (1948 cm3, XD85/XD88) 55/68 hp. The gearbox was installed four-speed manual with synchronizers or semi-automatic with a clutch «Jaeger», as well as a three-speed automatic «ZF». The maximum speed of the car with the most powerful engine was 167 km / h.
During the entire production cycle, the cars were finalized. The changes concerned the exterior, interior design, but most of all changes were made to the engines due to the introduction of fuel injection in 1962.
Peugeot 504 (1968-1983)
Peugeot 504 - medium size car (D-segment), the successor of the model «404», produced between 1968 and 1983 by the French company «Peugeot». Assembly continued in some other countries under license until 2006. He made his debut in October 1968 at the Paris Motor Show, although at first they planned to show it in June. In 1969 he deservedly received the title «European Car of the Year». First there was a four-door sedan body (length 4486 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1460 mm, wheelbase 2740 mm), then added other options - a five-door station wagon (length 4800 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1550 mm, wheelbase 2900 mm), two- or four-door pickup and two-door coupe or convertible. The curb weight was 1200-1300 kg. The assembly was carried out in 17 countries around the world, including under license.
The engine is located in front longitudinally, rear-wheel drive. There were three models of gasoline engines, two four-cylinder 1.8 (1796 cm3, 79 hp) and 2.0 liters (1971 cm3, carburetor 97 hp, injection 104 hp), as well as one six-cylinder V-shaped 2.7-liter (2664 cm3, 136-144 hp). There were three modifications of diesel four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.9 liters (1948 cm3, 49-56 hp), 2.1 liters (2112 cm3, 59-65 hp) and 2.3 liters (2304 cm3, 70 hp). Due to the introduction in 1962 of the fuel injection system during the production of the model «504» engines have been constantly improved. The transmission was a four- or five-speed manual, as well as a three-speed automatic «ZF 3HP12», «ZF 3HP22» or «GM 407».
Peugeot 505 (1979-1990)
Peugeot 505 - big family french car (D-segment), which was produced by the company «Peugeot» from 1979 to 1990 in Europe, and in some other countries until 1997. It was first shown to the public in May 1979, and later exhibited at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show. This is the last rear-wheel drive car with a front longitudinal engine in this line, and indeed all the company's products. The design was developed by an Italian company «Pininfarina» in collaboration with the design department «Peugeot» and was very similar to «Peugeot 305». There were two body options - a four-door sedan (wheelbase 2743 mm, length 4579 mm, width 1737 mm, height 1446 mm) and five-door station wagon (wheelbase 2900 mm, length 4898 mm, width 1730 mm, height 1540 mm). The station wagon was available with seven seats. The curb weight was 1210-1410 kg. Over the entire period, more than 1.3 million cars were produced in all countries.
Petrol four-cylinder engines were the following models:
- 1.8 liters (1796 cm3, XM7/XM7A, OHV, 79 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1971 cm3, XN1/XN1A/XN6, OHV, 95/99/107/111 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1995 cm3, ZEJ "Douvrin", OHC, 108 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2155 cm3, N9T "Simca 180", turbocharged, OHC, 148/158/178 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2165 cm3, ZDJ "Douvrin", OHC, 115/120/128 hp)
There was also one petrol six-cylinder V-twin engine of 2.8 liters (2849 cm3, ZN3J "PRV", V6) 145/168 hp with fuel injection «Jetronic». Diesel engines were two models of 2.3 liters (2304 cm3, XD2/XD2C/XD2S, I4, 69/66/79 hp) and 2.5 liters (2498 cm3, XD3/XD3T/XD3TE, I4, 75/94/108 hp), both turbocharged. Gearboxes were as follows - automatic three- (ZF 3HP22) and four-stage (ZF 4HP22), as well as mechanical four- (BA 7/4) and five-speed (BA 7/5 and BA 10/5).
Journalists praised the car for a comfortable ride and handling on rough roads with pits. The interior was also positively received in the press. Based on it, the French company «Dangel» produced all-wheel drive models.
The lineup was updated in 1986, including an all-new interior. In 1987, after the start of production «Peugeot 405», European release «505» greatly reduced. Production of sedans ceased in 1989 when the new Flagship was launched «Peugeot 605», business class sedan.
Peugeot 405 (1987-1997)
Peugeot 405 - French medium size car (D-segment), produced by the company «Peugeot» from July 1987 to 1997 in Europe, and in some countries (Egypt and Iran) is still produced under license. It was named European Car of the Year in 1988. One of the best selling family cars in Europe. The design was also developed by the Italians from the company «Pininfarina». The most important innovation is the transition from rear to front-wheel drive and a transverse engine. There were also all-wheel drive models. The body was produced in two versions - a four-door sedan (length 4409 mm, width 1709 mm, height 1410 mm, aerodynamic coefficient 0.29) and five-door station wagon (length 4399, width 1709 mm, height 1440 mm, aerodynamic coefficient 0.33). The curb weight was 934-1021 kg. In addition to France, the car was assembled in many countries - Argentina, Great Britain, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan and Chile. In total, more than 2.5 million cars were produced.
There were three 1.4-liter petrol engines (1360 cm3, TU, 65-70 hp), 1.6 liters (1580 cm3, XU, 92 hp) and 1.9 liters (1905 cm3, XU), the 8-valve developed 110-125 hp, and the 16-valve produced 160 hp. There were two modifications of diesel engines with a volume of 1.8 liters (1769 cm3, XUD, turbocharged, 90 hp) and 1.9 liters (1905 cm3, XUD, 71 hp). The gearbox was a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual.
In 1991, the dashboard, steering wheel and sound insulation were updated. In 1993, a model appeared «Phase II» with a new trunk design with improved entry, new taillights and a new dashboard.
Peugeot 406 (1995-2004)
Peugeot 406 - large French family car (D-segment), which was produced by the company «Peugeot» from October 1995 to June 2004. Is the successor «405», which had a strong influence on the design and technical solutions «406», as it proved to be very good in operation. The body was at first a four-door sedan (length 4555 mm, width 1764 mm, height 1396 mm), in October 1996 added a five-door station wagon (length 4736 mm, width 1760 mm, height 1396 mm), and since May 1997 a two-door coupe (length 4615 mm, width 1780 mm, height 1396 mm), which was shown at the Paris Motor Show in 1996. The wheelbase of all bodies was the same and amounted to 2700 mm, curb weight varied from 1215 to 1430 kg. In total, more than 1.6 million vehicles were produced.
The engine is located transversely in front, front-wheel drive. The range of four-cylinder petrol engines was as follows:
- 1.6 liters (1580 cm3, XU5, 8 valves, 87 hp)
- 1.8 liters (1761 cm3, XU7, 8 valves, 89 hp)
- 1.8 liters (1761 cm3, XU7, 16 valves, 110 hp)
- 1.8 liters (1749 cm3, EW7, 16 valves, 115 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, XU10, 16 valves, 130 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, EW10, 16 valves, 134/137/140 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, XU10, turbocharged, 8 valves, 145 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2231 cm3, EW12, 16 valves, 156 hp)
Also installed one V-shaped six-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.9 liters (2946 cm3, ES9, 24 valves, 190/204 hp). Diesel engines were all four-cylinder 1.9-liter (1905 cm3, XUD9, 8 valves, 89 hp), 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, DW10, 8 valves, 89/108 hp), 2.1 liters (2088 cm3, XUD11, 12 valves, 108 hp) and 2.2 liters (2179 cm3, DW12, 16 valves, 131 hp). The transmission was a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.
In February 1999, an update to the car was introduced, increasing speed, durability and safety. The tables below show the tests in crash tests of cars before and after restyling, which were carried out by the European Committee «Euro NCAP». Exterior changes included more pronounced fins, clear headlights, chrome trim, taillights, and a grille. The interior has also been redesigned to improve comfort and increase space.
Popular British magazine «What Car?» awarded the car «Car of the Year» in 1997. In August 2002, a diesel car «406 HDi» set the world record for the longest run on a single tank of fuel without refueling. It traveled between Melbourne and Rockhampton in Australia for a total distance of 2,348 km. In the famous French film «Taxi» 1998 the main character had a white car «Peugeot 406», he was in the second and third parts of this film.
Peugeot 407 (2004-2011)
Peugeot 407 - medium sized family car (D-segment) French automotive company «Peugeot». Was the successor to the very successful «Peugeot 406». Produced and sold from April 2004 to January 2011. It was shown to the press in Paris in December 2003. Platform based «PSA PF3», designed specifically for «D-segment», which also applies to «Citroën C5», «Citroën C6» And «Peugeot 508». The streamlined design of the car was considered quite radical. The body was at first a four-door sedan (length 4676 mm, width 1811 mm, height 1455 mm), five-door station wagon (length 4763 mm, width 1811 mm, height 1494 mm) and two-door coupe (length 4815 mm, width 1868 mm, height 1400 mm). The station wagon appeared in August 2004, and the coupe was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005, and on sale in January 2006. The wheelbase was 2725 mm, the curb weight was 1555-1715 kg. In 2005 he was one of the winners for the title «European Car of the Year». For 7 years, almost 900 thousand cars were produced.
The petrol four-cylinder engines were 16-valve DOHC, multi-port fuel injection, of the following specifications:
- 1.8 liters (1749 cm3, EW7, 113/123 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, EW10, 134/138 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2230 cm3, EW12, 156/161 hp)
Six-cylinder gasoline engine installed with a volume of 3.0 liters (2946 cm3, ES9, DOHC, 24 valves) 208 hp
There were four diesel four-cylinder engines, all 16-valve DOHC, with direct fuel injection «Common Rail» the following volumes:
- 1.6 liters (1560 cm3, DV6 TED4, HDi, 108 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, DW10 BTED4, HDi, 134/138 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, DW10 CTED4, HDi, 161 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2179 cm3, DW12 BTED4, HDi, 168 hp)
Also for the first time began to use six-cylinder V-shaped diesel engines with a volume of 2.7 liters (2720 cm3, DT17 TED4, DOHC, 201 hp) and 3.0 liters (2993 cm3, DT20, DOHC, 238 hp), both with direct injection «Common Rail». The transmission was a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a four- or six-speed automatic.
In August 2008, all models were subjected to a minor facelift. European Committee «Euro NCAP» conducted crash tests on a 2004 sedan and a 2005 coupe, the results of which are shown in the tables below. In the famous French film «Taxi» in the fourth and fifth parts of the car «Peugeot 407» was the main character's personal car.
In 2009, it was announced that the successor «407» will become «508», and the car with the name «Peugeot 408» will be sold in China and some other countries as «308» model.
Peugeot 408 (2010-present time)
Peugeot 408 - compact family car (C-segment), produced from November 2010 to the present by a French company «Peugeot» for China and other emerging markets. This is not a successor «Peugeot 407», and the sedan «308» long wheelbase models. The body is only a four-door sedan. The engine is front transverse with front wheel drive. The air drag coefficient is 0.3.
First generation (2010-2014)
The car was shown to the public at the Beijing Motor Show in January 2010, and then officially presented at the exhibition in Sao Paulo (Brazil) in October 2010. Assembled on the platform «PSA PF2», which also collects «307» And «308» first generation. The body is produced as a four-door sedan with a length of 4680 mm, a width of 1815 mm, a height of 1525 mm, a wheelbase of 2710 mm and a curb weight of 1390-1425 kg. Assembly was carried out in Argentina, China, Malaysia and Russia. In 2013, a slight restyling of the model was carried out.
Engines installed gasoline four-cylinder of the following characteristics - 1.6 liters (1587 cm3, TU5JP4, 110 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, Prince, turbocharged, 163 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, EW10A+, 145 hp). The diesel engine was also a 1.6-liter four-cylinder (1560 cm3, HDi, 114 hp). The maximum speed with diesel was 188 km/h. The gearbox was a five-speed manual, as well as a four- or six-speed automatic.
Second generation (2014-present time)
In April 2014, the second generation was presented at the Beijing Auto Show «Peugeot 408». The car is based on a new platform «PSA EMP2», on which is also built «Peugeot 308» second generation. The body is presented in the form of a four-door sedan. The length was 4750 mm, width 1820 mm, height 1488 mm, wheelbase 2730 mm and curb weight 1420 kg. The assembly was carried out in China and Malaysia, and the first generation continues to be produced in Argentina and Russia. Engines and transmission are the same as the first generation with minor modifications. The restyling of the model was carried out in 2018. Updated front, rear bumper and taillights.
Peugeot 508 (2010-present time)
Peugeot 508 - big family car (D-segment) French company «Peugeot», which has been in production since 2010. Is the direct successor «Peugeot 407», as well as change «Peugeot 607». In 2011 he received several international awards, including «Car of the Year».
First generation (2010-2018)
The first generation was officially presented at the Paris Motor Show in October 2010. The vehicle is based on the proven platform «PSA PF3». The body is available as a four-door sedan (length 4790 mm) and five-door station wagon «508 SW» (length 4810 mm). The width of the car was 1853 mm, height 1456 mm, wheelbase 2817 mm and curb weight 1390 kg. Assembly lines were located in China, Nigeria, France and Malaysia, where the first generation is still being produced. About 560 thousand cars were produced. In 2011, a hybrid wagon was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show «508 RXH». In 2014, they carried out a slight restyling.
Petrol four-cylinder engines were two models of the following characteristics - 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, VTi/THP/e-THP, 120/155/165 hp) and 1.8 liters (1751 cm3, THP, 200 hp). There were three different models of diesel four-cylinder engines, but with very diverse characteristics:
- 1.6 liters (1560 cm3, HDi/e-HDi/BlueHDi, 112/115/120 hp)
- 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, HDi/BlueHDi, 136/140/150/163/180 hp)
- 2.2 liters (2179 cm3, HDi, 204 hp)
The hybrid model was equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (1997 cm3, HYbrid4) 163 hp plus a 37 hp electric motor. The transmission was a six-speed manual, as well as a six- or five-speed automatic «AM6» or «EAT6».
European Committee «Euro NCAP» tested the car in 2011 for the safety of passengers and pedestrians and assigned the maximum five-star rating, see the table for more details.
Second generation (2018-present time)
The second generation was first shown in February 2018, and already in March the car took part in the Geneva International Motor Show and in April at the Beijing Motor Show. Sales began in September 2018. Assembled on a new platform «PSA EMP2». The body is presented in three versions - a five-door station wagon (length 4770 mm, width 1859 mm, height 1420 mm) and four-door sedan and liftback coupe (length 4750 mm, width 1859 mm, height 1403 mm). The wheelbase was 2793 mm, the curb weight was 1415-1535 kg. The air resistance coefficient is only 0.26. For China, they produced a car with a wheelbase extended by 57 mm and a slightly modified design called «Peugeot 508L». The length of this car was 4860 mm, width 1859 mm and height 1460 mm.
There were two models of petrol engines, both four-cylinder 1.6-liter (1598 cm3, PureTech) 180 and 225 hp. Diesel engines were installed with a volume of 1.5 liters (1499 cm3, BlueHDI, 128 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, BlueHDI, 158/178 hp). Transmission six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic «EAT8».
In 2018 the European committee «Euro NCAP» tested the car to determine the safety and assigned it the maximum rating.
At the moment, the main competitors and classmates of the second generation Peugeot 508 are Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Chevrolet Epica, Citroen C5, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Infiniti Q70, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mercedes C-class, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Opel Insignia, Renault Laguna, Skoda Superb, Suzuki Kizashi, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat.