Peugeot 504
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The Peugeot 504 is a midsize sedan automobile produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot.
More than three million 504s were produced during its production in Europe, which ended in 1983. Manufacturing then moved abroad, where it continues as of 2006, especially in Nigeria by PAN. 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 sedan, station wagon (estate), coupe, convertible, and a pickup truck with a wide range of engines.
The Peugeot 504 is also one of the most common vehicles employed as a bush taxi in Africa. It is so popular in this regard, that it is still manufactured on that continent, and can be bought brand new from [Peugeot Nigeria] and [Peugeot Kenya].
The Peugeot 504 was also produced in Argentina until 1999, and later models were slightly restyled at the front and rear. The cars were also given a new interior.
The French company Dangel also produced Peugeot approved 4 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. The 505 shared most of the Peugeot 504 mechanical parts, along with the Peugeot 604 and Talbot Tagora.
Mechanical Configuration
The car was rear wheel drive, with longitudinally mounted engines. 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. The station wagon and pickup versions were only 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.
The Peugeot 504 was widely available with diesel engines as an option, along with an automatic transmission. Engines were of the Indenor design and included 1948cc, 2112cc, 2304cc. The Indenor engine was also used in the Peugeot 404, Peugeot 505, Peugeot 604, Ford Sierra, Mahindra Jeep, Layland Daf 400 van.
There were two petrol engines available in Europe, a 1796cc and 1971cc. The later was also available with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection, first available on the Peugeot 404. Gearboxes were either the BA7, 4 speed manual or ZF 3 speed automatic. Later pickup trucks in Europe gained a 5th gear. Export market vehicles had different variations available.
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