How could we ever forget mechanical ever durable mechanical beast of burden which to me was and still remains the renowned french automaker,s most durable product.
The Peugeot 404 was launched in the early 60,s (precisely 1960) at a time when the automotive world craved for something that could met luxury standards yet retain some durability status.
Assembled in sochaux France the Peugeot 404 was built in
saloon, estate, coupe, convertible and coupe utility body styles, a 1.6 litre engine with the capacity to produce 72 horse power was fitted to the 404 with an optional 1.9 litre diesel engine as an alternative.
The 404 came in 4 speed manual gear box with an option of a three speed automatic transmission.
Technical Specifications Includes.
8cv petrol 1,468cc
9cv petrol 1,618 cc fuel economy
9cv petrol 1,618
8cv diesel 1,948
suspensions includes, coil springs with hydraulic shock absorvers,front and rear axle.
The Maximum Speed is attained at 167km/H (104mph)
The transmission included a clutch s
The Peugeot 404 was generally revered not for its speed but for its sheer brute and ruggedity this remains the sole reason why people in some part of the world still reckon with this dynamic mechanical beast of burden even after its been discontinued.
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