Peugeot 405 Specifications

The Peugeot 405, styled by Pininfarina, entered the European market in July 1987. Promoted as a large family car, licensed production continues in both Iran and Egypt. Voted European Car of the Year in 1988 by the largest vote margin in the history of the award, the Peugeot 405 has sold over 2.5 million units since its inception.

Peugeot offered the 405 model as a four-door sedan and as a four-door station wagon to replace the Peugeot 305. Peugeot withdrew from the United States market in 1991 making the 405 the last new Peugeot model available there.

Engine/Drivetrain                           

The Peugeot 405 offered a number of front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive based four-cylinder engines during its lifetime. These included both gasoline and diesel versions ranging in size from 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 1.9L and a 2.0L engine mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

Dimensions

The Peugeot 405 has a 105-inch wheelbase with a length of 174 inches. Weighing 2,200 pounds, the sedan has a width of 67 inches and height of 55 inches, while the station wagon has a width of 67.5 inches, height of 57 inches and weighs 3,200 pounds.

Features

With its Pininfarina design and a solid platform based on the Citroen BX, the Peugeot 405 sold more than 2.5 million units worldwide. This car featured front-wheel or four-wheel drive depending on model. Excellent handling and ride rank as two of the best characteristics of the 405. Manufactured in both right-hand and left-hand-drive versions, production of the Peugeot 405 occurred in various locations worldwide including South America, Africa and the Middle East. Some models include features such as rear spoiler, air bags and ABS brakes. Purchased by the French police force, the top of the line T16 model includes a 200 horsepower 2.0L 16-valve turbocharged engine with fulltime four-wheel drive.