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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.^[1]

Contents

1968 - Introduction

1969

1970

1971

1973 to present

Mechanical configuration

UK range

Model By Model

All models

Footnotes

External links

1968 - Introduction

The Peugeot 504 made its public debut on the 12th 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, being longer than the Berline, also having a longer wheelbase, 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 continues as of 2007 in Nigeria and Kenya. 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.

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. It can still be bought brand new from 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 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.

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 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.

UK range

Model By Model

Model type	Body style	Chassis	Production	Engine	Transmission
504 Injection	2-door Coupe	C02	1969–1970	XFM 1.8	4-speed Manual
		C12	1971–1974	XN2 2.0	4-speed Manual
			1978–1983		5-speed Manual
		C14	1971–1974		3-speed Automatic
			1978–1983		3-speed Automatic
	2-door Cabriolet	B02	1969–1970	XFM 1.8	4-speed Manual
		B12	1971–1974	XN2 2.0	5-speed Manual
		B14	1971–1974		3-speed Automatic
504 V6	2-door Coupe	C31	1975–1977	ZM 2.7	4-speed Manual
		C33	1975–1977		3-speed Automatic
	2-door Cabriolet	B31	1975–1977		4-speed Manual
504 Injection V6	2-door Coupe	C32	1978–1983	ZMJ 2.7	3-speed Automatic

All models

Model type	Body style	Production	Engine type	Fuel	Transmission
504	4-door Saloon	1978–1981	4 cyl 1796cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Automatic	4-door Saloon	1978–1981	4 cyl 1796cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 L	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1975–1978 1975–1981	4 cyl 1796cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 L Automatic	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1975–1978 1975–1971	4 cyl 1796cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504	4-door Saloon	1969–1970 1970–1974	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Automatic	4-door Saloon	1969–1970 1970–1974	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 GL	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1974–1979 1971–1979	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 GL Automatic	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1974–1979 1971–1979	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 GR	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1979–1982 1977–1982	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 GR Automatic	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1979–1982 1977–1982	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 SL	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1970–1974 1971–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 SL Automatic	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1970–1974 1971–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 Injection	4-door Saloon	1969–1970 1970–1974	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Injection Automatic	4-door Saloon	1969–1970 1970–1974	4 cyl 1796cc 4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 Coupe	2-door Coupe	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Coupe Automatic	2-door Coupe	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 Cabriolet	2-door Cabriolet	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Cabriolet Automatic	2-door Cabriolet	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 SL Injection	4-door Saloon	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 SL Injection Automatic	4-door Saloon	1970–1974	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 SL Ti	4-door Saloon	1974–1975	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 SL Ti Automatic	4-door Saloon	1974–1975	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 Ti	4-door Saloon	1974–1979	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Ti Automatic	4-door Saloon	1974–1979	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 Family	5-door Estate	1971–1972	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	4-speed Manual
504 Family Automatic	5-door Estate	1971–1972	4 cyl 1971cc	Petrol	3-speed Automatic
504 LD	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1974–1978 1975–1978	4 cyl 1948cc	Diesel	4-speed Manual
504 Diesel	5-door Estate	1978–1981	4 cyl 2112cc	Diesel	4-speed Manual
504 GLD	4-door Saloon	1977–1979	4 cyl 2304cc	Diesel	4-speed Manual
504 GRD	4-door Saloon 5-door Estate	1979–1981 1981–1982	4 cyl 2112cc 4 cyl 2304cc	Diesel	4-speed Manual
504 Family Diesel	5-door Estate	1977–1982	4 cyl 2304cc	Diesel	4-speed Manual

Footnotes

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External links

★ The former 504.org site with a new home

★ Michael Semmler - Peugeot 504 Database