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Peugeot 304 Cabrio 1.3 (B01) (65 Hp)
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Peugeot 304:
The Peugeot 304 is a small family car manufactured and marketed by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1969 to 1980.
The 304 was introduced to the public at the Paris Motor Show in September 1969. It made extensive use of Peugeot 204 body and mechanical parts. Production of the saloon/sedan on the Sochaux assembly lines was discontinued during the summer of 1979, while the "Break" was manufactured until the spring of 1980. The 304 fit into the 7CV tax category, one step above its little sister the 204 and significantly below the 9CV 404....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio Overview:
Peugeot 304 (Cabrio). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 304 Cabrio was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.3 (B01) (65 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate, unhurried performance suitable for relaxed cruising, typical of its era. Not built for speed, but for enjoyment.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is modest by modern standards, but acceptable for a 1970s compact cabriolet with its 1.3L engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Charming classic French styling
- • Enjoyable open-top driving experience
- • Relatively practical for a compact convertible of its era
- • Good value for classic car enthusiasts
Cons:
- • Modest performance by modern standards
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Potential for rust and classic car maintenance issues
- • Limited creature comforts compared to contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(304: 1969 - 1972).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 304 |
| Generation: | Cabrio |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (B01) (65 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1970 |
| End of production: | 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 65 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | XL5 More details about the engine XL5 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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