Peugeot 504

Infobox Automobile
name = Peugeot 504


manufacturer = Peugeot SA
class = Large family car
body_style = 4-door saloon
4-door estate
2-door coupé
2-door convertible
2-door pickup truck
engine = 1.8 L I4
2.0 L I4
1.9 L I4 diesel
2.1 L I4 diesel
2.3 L I4 diesel
2.7 L V6
production = (Europe)- 1968–1983(Argentina)- 1969–1999
(Nigeria)- 1968–2005
related =
layout = FR layout
predecessor = Peugeot 404
successor = Peugeot 505
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The Peugeot 504 is a large family car produced by French automaker Peugeot between 1968 and 1983 in Europe. The car was produced until 2005 in Nigeria.Cite web|url=http://www.grandfoundry.com/|title=GRAND FOUNDRY & ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED|accessdate=2007-09-09|work=grandfoundry]

1968 - Introduction

The Peugeot 504 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 automatic (ZF 3HP22) transmission. Both models also had a sunroof fitted as standard.

The 504 was European Car of the Year on its launch. It was praised for its modern styling, solid build quality, smooth ride, 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

All existing 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.

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.

* 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

1971

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 2004. 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 licence of Peugeot. In Australia it was notably assembled by Peugeot's arch-rival Renault, and sold through Renault Australia's dealer network.

For a short time, 504 was also produced in China.

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.

The Peugeot 504 was also produced in Argentina until 2000, and later models were slightly restyled at the front and rear. The cars were also given a new interior.

In Chile this Peugeot`s model was very popular during 1970 and 1980 decades, were sold thousands and thousands and was easy see it in chilean streets and roads like 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. 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 Cite web|url=http://www.leblogauto.com/2006/08/504_fin_de_la_p.html |title=504: FIN DE LA PEUGEOT ETERNELLE ?|accessdate=2008-06-11|work=leblogauto] when Peugeot stopped shipping 504 kits from France.The 504 is still available new in Nigeria (2008).Cite web|url=http://www.peugeotnigeria.com/configure/car/index.php?gamme=vp&c_famille=1PS2 |title=504 IN PEUGEOT NIGERIA CAR CONFIGURATOR|accessdate=2008-06-11|work=peugeotNigeria]

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 1948 cc, 2112 cc, 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 [http://www.gaz21volga.com/Technik/belgien/belgische.htm M21,M22,] M24D ( [ [http://www.gaz21volga.com/Technik/belgien/belgische.htm GAZ-21] , [GAZ-24] ) and for marine application.

There were two petrol engines available in Europe, a 1796 cc and 1971 cc. The later was also available with Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection, first available on the 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.

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Footnotes

External links

* [http://www.504.org 504.org] Website about the 504 in French and English
* [http://www.michaelsemmler.de Michael Semmler - Peugeot 504 Database]