Peugeot 1960 : 404

Peugeot 1960 : 404

Worthy of the reputation of its predecessor, the 403, the 404 was powered by a 1.6 litre, 72 hp engine, which enabled it to pass the 140 km/h mark. Its octagonal design extended by fins, dear to Pininfarina, prolonged the partnership of Sochaux with the Turin-based bodybuilder which had begun with the 403.A collaboration also illustrated by the cabriolet and coupé. In 1962, the Kugelfischer injection system boosted the car's power by 13 hp (160 km/h). The power output would continue to rise: 80 hp on the carburettor version and 96 hp for the injection version. With its 1.9 litre 68 hp engine, the 404 would be fitted with a more powerful diesel engine than that of the 403. The model would be equipped with front disc brakes in 1969. Its illustrious career came to an end on the French market in 1975, but it continued to be sold overseas (particularly vehicles from the commercial vehicle ranges) and 2,885,267 vehicles of this type were produced.