When did the Peugeot 204 come out in France?

The 204 used a front-wheel drive layout and was launched on 20 April 1965 with a single overhead cam 1130 cc petrol engine (the maximum allowed for the 6CV ‘car tax’ class in France).

What was the top speed of a Peugeot 204 in 1966?

The gearshaft for RHD UK cars was moved from the steering column to the floor. In Great Britain, a Peugeot 204 saloon tested by Britain’s Autocar magazine in September 1966 had a top speed of 86 mph (138 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 22 seconds.

When did the Peugeot 205 go into production?

In 1982 the 205 was launched as “204 successor” in market position and size, though the 205 was a smaller, hatchback car more akin to the earlier 104 and the 305 continued in production until 1989. Four-stroke sohc 4-cylinder motor, transversely mounted.

Is the Peugeot 204 equipped with disc brakes?

The 204 was also the first Peugeot to be equipped with disc brakes, albeit only on the front wheels. The car proved to have good handling, decent performance, and excellent fuel economy .

What kind of engine does a Peugeot 204 have?

Cars belonging to Peugeot 204 Break Wagon submodel, manufactured or offered in the years 1965-1976 with station wagon body type, equipped with engines of 1127 – 1357 cc (68.7 – 82.9 cui) displacement, delivering 29.5 – 44 kW (40 – 60 PS, 40 – 59 hp) of horsepower:

When did the Peugeot 204 saloon come out?

1969 saw the Autumn launch of the Peugeot 304 which was essentially a 204 with a slightly larger engine, a restyled front end and, in the case of the saloon version, a substantially increased rear overhang giving rise to more luggage space.

The 204 was also the first Peugeot to be equipped with disc brakes, albeit only on the front wheels. The car proved to have good handling, decent performance, and excellent fuel economy .

When did the Peugeot 204 come out in France?