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Peugeot 505 Break (551D) 2.0 (82 Hp)
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Peugeot 505:
The Peugeot 505 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1979 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. It was also manufactured in various other countries including Argentina , China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. The 505 was Peugeot's last rear-wheel drive car.
According to the manufacturer, 1,351,254 505s were produced between 1978 and 1992 with 1,116,868 of these being saloons/sedans.
Officially unveiled on 16 May 1979, the 505 was the replacement for the 504 with which it shared many of its underpinnings. It was originally available as a sedan/saloon; a station wagon/estate, including an eight-passenger Familiale version, were introduced at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show. The styling, a collaboration between Pininfarina and Peugeot's internal styling department, is very similar to that of the smaller 305. The original interior was designed by Paul Bracq, generally more well known for his work for Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It is known as the "Work Horse" of Africa today. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout differentiated the 505 from many of its marketplace competitors....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Break (551D) Overview:
Peugeot 505 (Break (551D)). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (82 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Entry-level petrol, adequate for basic transport but will feel underpowered, especially with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a base petrol engine, but not as efficient as the diesel counterparts.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior with large boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Robust and reliable diesel engines, known for longevity
- • Good value for money, offering practicality and durability
- • Classic French design with distinctive styling
Cons:
- • Lacks modern safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Some petrol engines can be quite thirsty by modern standards
- • Performance can be leisurely, especially with base engines
- • Interior materials and refinement are dated compared to newer vehicles
- • Prone to rust in certain areas on older, unmaintained examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(551A: 1987 - 1988).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 505 |
| Generation: | Break (551D) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (82 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 82 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 41 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine displacement: | 2000 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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