Peugeot 404

Peugeot 404
Peugeot 404 Sedan
Overview
ManufacturerPeugeot SA
Production1960–1975 (Europe)[1]
until 1991 (Kenya)
1962–1980 (Argentina)
Assembly
DesignerPininfarina
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car (D)
Body style4-door saloon
5-door estate
2-door coupé
2-door convertible
2-door coupé utility (pickup)
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed manual
3-speed ZF automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,442 mm (174.9 in) (saloon)
4,580 mm (180.3 in) (estate)
4,492 mm (176.9 in) (coupé & cabriolet)
Width1,612 mm (63.5 in)
1,680 mm (66.1 in) (coupé & cabriolet)
Height1,450 mm (57.1 in) (saloon)
1,490 mm (58.7 in) (estate)
1,300 mm (51.2 in) (coupé & cabriolet)
Curb weight1,060–1,250 kg (2,337–2,756 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorPeugeot 403
SuccessorPeugeot 504

The Peugeot 404 is a large family car produced by French automobile manufacturer Peugeot from 1960 to 1975. A truck body style variant was marketed until 1988. Styled by Pininfarina, the 404 was offered initially as a saloon, estate, and pickup. A convertible was added in 1962, and a coupé in 1963. The 404 was fitted with a 1.6 litre petrol engine, with either a Solex carburetor or Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection or a 1.9 litre diesel engine available as options. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show as an option was the inclusion of a 3-speed ZF automatic transmission, similar to the unit already offered on certain BMW models,[4] as an alternative to the standard column-mounted manual unit.

Popular as a taxicab, the 404 enjoyed a reputation for durability and value. The 404 was manufactured under licence in various African countries until 1991 (in Kenya) and was manufactured in Argentina by Safrar/Sevel in El Palomar; in Québec, Canada at the St-Bruno-de-Montarville Sociéte de Montage Automobile (SoMA) Ltd. plant (1965-1968); in New Zealand by Campbell Industries; in Australia by Renault Australia Pty. Ltd.; and in Chile by Automotores Franco Chilena S.A. in Los Andes.[5] Peugeot's French production run of 1,847,568 404s ended in 1975. A total of 2,885,374 units had been produced worldwide at the end of production.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference 404.tin.at was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Davis, Pedr (1986), The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, p. 362
  3. ^ Howard, Tony, ed. (June 1979). "From the Marketplace". SA Auto. 1 (10). Pretoria, South Africa: 21.
  4. ^ "Behind the glitter of Paris: Show Report". Car Magazine. December 1965. pp. 27–30.
  5. ^ World Cars 1972. Bronxville, NY: L'Editrice dell'Automobile LEA/Herald Books. 1972. p. 402. ISBN 0-910714-04-5.