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The Peugeot 504 is a large family car manufactured in Europe by French automaker Peugeot between 1968 and 1983, with production continuing until 2005 in Nigeria and Kenya.
The 504 is considered to be among the World's Top Ten Motorcars of all time.
Peugeot 504 , Peugeot's flagship model, made its public debut on 12 September 1968 at the Paris Salon. It was a four-door saloon, available in carburated and injection 1796 cc four-cylinder petrol engines, rated at 82 bhp and 97 bhp respectively.
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The Peugeot 504 is a large family car manufactured in Europe by French automaker Peugeot between 1968 and 1983, with production continuing until 2005 in Nigeria and Kenya.
The 504 is considered to be among the World's Top Ten Motorcars of all time.
1968 - Introduction
The Peugeot 504 , Peugeot's flagship model, made its public debut on 12 September 1968 at the Paris Salon. It was a four-door saloon, available in carburated and injection 1796 cc four-cylinder petrol engines, rated at 82 bhp and 97 bhp respectively. Both models were available with either a four-speed manual (steering column shift) or a 3-speed automatic (ZF 3HP22) transmission. Both models also had a sunroof fitted as standard.
The car was European Car of the Year on its launch, beating the Jaguar XJ series model. It was praised for its modern styling, solid build quality, chassis strength, smooth ride, good all-round visibility, strong engines and top notch refinement.
1969
The 504 Injection two-door coupé and two-door cabriolet were made available to the public at the Salon de Geneva in 1969. These models were mechanically identical to the saloon version.
Available models:
- 504 4-door saloon
- 504 Injection 4-door saloon
- 504 Injection 2-door coupé
- 504 Injection 2-door cabriolet
1970
The 504 models received a new four-cylinder 1971 cc engine, rated at 93 bhp for the carburated model and 104 bhp for the injection model. The 1796cc engine remained available.
Another new model was introduced, the 504 Diesel, which had a new four-cylinder 2112 cc Diesel engine rated at 65 bhp.
In September 1970, Peugeot presented the 504 estate, whose overall length and wheelbase were both longer than the saloon. The estate also featured a higher roof in the back and a solid rear axle with four coil springs. The wagon was available as Familiale, Break and Commerciale.
The estate model was joined by the "Familiale" 7 seater ranges, which had all its occupants facing forward, in three rows of seats.
- 504 4-door saloon
- 504 5-door estate
- 504 Injection 4-door saloon
- 504 Diesel 4-door saloon
- 504 Injection 2-door coupé
- 504 Injection 2-door cabriolet
More than three million 504s were produced during its production in Europe, which ended in 1983. Manufacturing then moved abroad, where it continued in Nigeria and Kenya until Peugeot discontinued the knock down kits in 2005. Kenya production was 27,000 units. Egypt also had it own production facilities. The 504 was voted European Car of the Year for 1969. It replaced the 404 as Peugeot's large family saloon, and was produced as a saloon, estate, coupé, convertible, and a pickup truck with a wide range of engines.
The car was assembled in various countries, under license of Peugeot. In Australia it was notably assembled by Peugeot's arch-rival Renault, and sold through Renault Australia's dealer network.
1973 to present
In April 1973, Peugeot presented the 504 L due to the oil crisis. It featured a live rear axle, 1796 cc engine rated at 96 bhp (81 bhp for Automatic).
The Peugeot 504 is also one of the most common vehicles employed as a bush taxi in Africa. In China, the 504 was produced, until recently, in pick up form, with a four-door crew cab combination fitted, on an extended "Station wagon" platform.
The Peugeot 504 was also produced in Argentina until 2002, and later models were slightly restyled at the front and rear, with the lamps and bumpers changing design. The cars were also given a new interior.
In Chile this Peugeot's model was very popular during 1970 and 1980 decades, were sold in their tens of thousands and was easy see it in Chilean streets and roads used as taxis.
The French company Dangel also produced Peugeot approved four-wheel drive estate (station wagon) and pickup models.
Its engines and suspension were used in later models of the Paykan, the Iranian version of the Hillman Hunter.
Peugeot 504 production in Europe was pruned back in 1979 with the launch of the Peugeot 505, and the last European example rolled off the production line in 1983, although the pick up version was available in Europe until 1993. The 505 shared most of the Peugeot 504 mechanical parts, along with the Peugeot 604 and Talbot Tagora.
The 504 was also produced in Kenya until 2004 and in Nigeria until 2006 when Peugeot stopped shipping 504 kits from France.
The 504 is still available new in Nigeria (2008).
Mechanical configuration
The car was rear wheel drive, with longitudinally-mounted engines, canted over to bring a lower bonnet line to the styling. Manual or Automatic transmission was offered. The suspension system consisted of MacPherson struts and coil springs at the front and with either semi-trailing arms with coil springs or coil springs and live axle at the rear. The station wagon and pickup versions were available with a live axle. The car used disc brakes at the front, and either disc brakes or drum brakes at the rear, depending on the model. The steering was a rack and pinion system. Huge suspension travel, and great strength, meant that the 504 was suited to rough road conditions, and the car proved extremely reliable in conditions found in Africa, Asia, Australia and the like.
The Peugeot 504 was widely available with diesel engines and an automatic transmission option, which was a rare combination at the time. Engines were of the Indenor design and included 1948 cc, 2112 cc, and a 2304 cc. The Indenor engine was also used in the Peugeot 403, Peugeot 404, Peugeot 505, Peugeot 604, Peugeot J7, Peugeot J9, Peugeot P4, Ford Sierra, Ford Granada, Talbot Tagora, Mahindra Jeep, Leyland Daf 400, Cournil 4x4, UMM 4x4, UMM 4x4 Cournil, Belgian-assembled Scaldia-Volga M24D (,GAZ-24) and for marine application.
There were two petrol engines available in Europe, a 1796 cc and 1971 cc. The latter was also available with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection, first available on the earlier Peugeot 404. Gearboxes were either the BA7, four-speed manual or ZF three-speed automatic. Later pickup trucks in Europe gained a fifth gear. Export market vehicles had different variations available.
Starting 1980, a sporty version of the 504 was available, it had a 1997cc engine rated at 128hp and mated to the regular gearboxes. It had a live axle and adjustable suspension. Very few were produced.
UK range
Model By Model
| Model type | Body style | Chassis | Production | Engine | Transmission | | 504 Injection | 2-door Coupe | C02 | 1969–1970 | XFM 1.8 | 4-speed Manual | | C12 | 1971–1974 | XN2 2.0 | 4-speed Manual | | 1978–1983 | 5-speed Manual | | C14 | 1971–1974 | 3-speed Automatic | | 1978–1983 | 3-speed Automatic | | 2-door Cabriolet | B02 | 1969–1970 | XFM 1.8 | 4-speed Manual | | B12 | 1971–1974 | XN2 2.0 | 4-speed Manual | | B14 | 1971–1974 | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 V6 | 2-door Coupe | C31 | 1975–1977 | ZM 2.7 | 4-speed Manual | | C33 | 1975–1977 | 3-speed Automatic | | 2-door Cabriolet | B31 | 1975–1977 | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Injection V6 | 2-door Coupe | C32 | 1978–1983 | ZMJ 2.7 | 5-speed Manual | |
All models
| Model type | Body style | Production | Engine type | Fuel | Transmission | | 504 | 4-door Saloon | 1978–1981 | 4 cyl 1796cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1978–1981 | 4 cyl 1796cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 L | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1975–1978
1975–1981 | 4 cyl 1796cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 L Automatic | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1975–1978
1975–1971 | 4 cyl 1796cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 | 4-door Saloon | 1969–1970
1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1969–1970
1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 GL | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1974–1979
1971–1979 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 GL Automatic | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1974–1979
1971–1979 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 GR | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1979–1982
1977–1982 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 GR Automatic | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1979–1982
1977–1982 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 SR | 4-door Saloon | 1980–1982 | 4 cyl 1997cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic | | 504 SL | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1970–1974
1971–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 SL Automatic | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1970–1974
1971–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 Injection | 4-door Saloon | 1969–1970
1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Injection Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1969–1970
1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1796cc
4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 Coupe | 2-door Coupe | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Coupe Automatic | 2-door Coupe | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 Cabriolet | 2-door Cabriolet | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Cabriolet Automatic | 2-door Cabriolet | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 SL Injection | 4-door Saloon | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 SL Injection Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1970–1974 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 SL Ti | 4-door Saloon | 1974–1975 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 SL Ti Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1974–1975 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 Ti | 4-door Saloon | 1974–1979 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Ti Automatic | 4-door Saloon | 1974–1979 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 Family | 5-door Estate | 1971–1972 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Family Automatic | 5-door Estate | 1971–1972 | 4 cyl 1971cc | Petrol | 3-speed Automatic | | 504 LD | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1974–1978
1975–1978 | 4 cyl 1948cc | Diesel | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Diesel | 5-door Estate | 1978–1981 | 4 cyl 2112cc | Diesel | 4-speed Manual | | 504 GLD | 4-door Saloon | 1977–1979 | 4 cyl 2304cc | Diesel | 4-speed Manual | | 504 GRD | 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate | 1979–1981
1981–1982 | 4 cyl 2112cc
4 cyl 2304cc | Diesel | 4-speed Manual | | 504 Family Diesel | 5-door Estate | 1977–1982 | 4 cyl 2304cc | Diesel | 4-speed Manual | |
Footnotes
External links
- Website about the 504 in French and English
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