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Peugeot 504 Coupé (1969-1983)
Sports Cars
France
1960s

Peugeot 504 Coupé and Convertible

Peugeot 504 Coupé and convertible Technical details 
Technical details
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 1969 to 1983
Class Sports car
Designer Pininfarina
Total production 31 163
Assembly plant Sochaux
Body and chassis
Body styles Coupe,Cabriolet
Doors 2
Engine and Powertrain
Engine  Petrol 1.8,2.0,2.7 
Engine power 104 hp to 144 hp (V6)
Transmission manual 4-5 speed,3-speed automatic
Weights and Dimensions
Wheelbase 2.74 m
Length 4,360 mm
Width 1,690 mm
Height 1460 mm
 
 

The Peugeot 504 Coupé and convertible is a sports car produced by Peugeot in France from 1969 to 1983. 

History 

Both versions are presented in March 1969  .At the beginning of August 1983, the manufacture of the 504 Coupé and Cabriolet ended at its designer Pininfarina, in Italy.The design is the work of Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina . Contrary to the constraints set for the 403 cabriolet, Pininfarina was able to resolutely move away from the sedan lines by basing the two versions, coupé and cabriolet, on a new platform that resumed that of the sedan but with a wheelbase from 2.74 m .

The Coupé version  The grille of the first series has four rectangular lights. The Cabriolet version differs only in the roof, which is replaced by a black canvas hood.

In September 1974, the 504 Coupé and Cabriolet benefited from a slight restyage at the front lights (a single optics grouping the two rectangular lights) and rear (also grouped under a single elongated element). The upholstery is also modified.

The 504 Coupé and Cabriolet are only available, when launched, with a single engine, the Peugeot 1.8 liter with Kugelfischer mechanical injection (pump KF6, PL 004.104.03), developing a power of 97 hp DIN (103 SAE). As for all coupes / cabriolets of the brand, derived from sedans, 203, 403, 404 and 204, Peugeot decides to reuse the same engine as that of the sedan (in this case the XM-KF 6). The transmission is provided by a manual 4-speed gearbox and the lever is on the floor.

At the end of the year 1970, the XM-KF5 engine (1.8 l) was replaced by a 2.0-liter engine (the XN) still with mechanical injection developing 104 hp, which is also mounted on the sedan. A 3-speed automatic transmission is available as an option; but in 1973, this option is only available on the Coupe version.In September 1974, the 504 Coupé and Cabriolet adopted the 2.664cc V6 PRV engine with carburettors, developing 136 hp. The 2-liter engine disappears. The automatic transmission remains an option reserved for the only Coupé.

  • 1.8L injection 103 bhp at 5600 rpm.

Peugeot 504 Coupé and convertible

Sales decline because a large part of the clientele does not accept the cost of purchase and above all the operation of the V6 PRV with prohibitive consumption (from 18 to 20 liters per 100 km). As a result, in 1978, the manufacturer comes back on its choices and proposes again a version equipped with the engine 2 liters injection of 106 hp. Peugeot took the opportunity to finally endow the V6 version of the injection to significantly reduce consumption while raising the power to 144 hp with a 5-speed mechanical gearbox. Versions equipped with the 2-liter engine can always only have a 4-speed gearbox. In 1980, Peugeot brings a very slight cosmetic touch of the grille with a more enveloping bumper. Mechanical side, the old 4-speed gearbox is finally abandoned and replaced by the box 5 in all versions 2 liters. In 1981, the V6 Coupe has new alloy wheels.

  • PERFORMANCE: 2.0 L
    max speed: 111 mph, 179 km/h
    max power (DIN): 106 hp (76 kW) at 5,200 rpm;
    max torque (DIN): 125 1b ft, 17.2 kg m (169 Nm) at 3,000 rpm
    max engine rpm: 5,500; 53.8 hp/l (38.8 kW/l)
    power-weight ratio: Cabriolet 25.6 lb/hp (35.5 lb/kW), 11.6 kg/hp (16.1 kg/ kW)
    Fuel consumption: 21.9 m/imp gal, 18.2 m/US gal
  • PERFORMANCE V6 Coupé 2,664 cc
    max speed: 117 mph, 189 km/h
    max power (DIN): 144 hp (104 kW) at 5,500 rpm
    max torque (DIN): 160 1b ft, 22.1 kg m (217 Nm) at 3,000 rpm
    max engine rpm: 6,000; 54 hp/l (39 kW/l)
    power-weight ratio: 19.8 lb/hp (27.4 lb/kW), 9 kg/hp (2.4 kg/kW)
    Fuel consumption: 17.5 m/imp gal, 14.6 m/US gal

The coupé and cabriolet versions of the 504 were produced, with the exception of the transmission and suspension, in the Pininfarina factory in Turin . From there, the semi-finished vehicles were transported by train to Sochaux for final assembly, where the engine, transmission and suspension were assembled.

504 RivieraIn September 1971 at the Paris Motor Show , the Pininfarina booth unveiled a concept called Riviera. It takes again the design of the 504 Coupé and Cabriolet. The 504 Sport Coupe USA :Code named "project E27", this coupe was designed and intended to be marketed in the United States in March 1982, but "the financial difficulties of Peugeot and the too large share of risk in the US market led to the abandonment of project E27. This coupe owes its design to Pininfarina, and is equipped with a V6 injection 121 horsepower or a 2.2-liter turbo compressed 165 horsepower. A prototype was able to exceed the 205 km / h mark in 1979  .

The 504 Coupe and Convertible were sold in total 31,163 copies .

Production of the 504 Coupé & Cabriolet 

  • Cabriolet 4 cylinder 4: 5 848 .
  • Cabriolet 4 cylinder  5: 1,071.
  • Cabriolet 4-cylinder car: 292.
  • Cabriolet V6: 977.
  • Coupe 4 cylinders manual gearbox: 14 583.
  • Coupe 4 cylinders car box: 2 163.
  • Coupé V6 with carburettors: 4,472.
  • Coupé V6 injection: 1,157.

 Peugeot 504 Coupé and convertible

Edited By
MCH
Created
10 February 2020
Updated
28 October 2023
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Technical

Technical
  • Peugeot 504 Coupé and Cabriolet Technical details and specifications (1969-1983)


    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 100.39 in, 255 cm
    tracks: 58.66 in, 149 cm front, 56.30 in, 143 cm rear
    length: 171.65 in, 436 cm
    width: 66.93 in, 170 cm
    height: 53.34 in. 136 cm height V6 52.76 in, 134 cm
    ground clearance: 4.72 in, 12 cm
    weight: Cabriolet 2,723 1b, 1,235 kg - Coupé 2,756 1b, 1,250 kg V6: 2,885 1b, 1,295 kg
    turning circle: 34.8 ft, 10.6 m

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate (diaphragm), hydraulically controlled
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4, fully synchronized
    ratios 2.0L: I 3.592, II 2.104, III 1.366, IV 1, rev 3.634
    ratios V6 2,6L : I 3.862, Il 2.183, Ill 1.445, IV 1, V 0.844, rev 3.587
    gear lever location: central
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 3.700

    CHASSIS
    integral
    front suspension: independent, by Mc-Pherson, coil springs/telescopic damper struts, lower wish-bones, anti-roll bar
    rear: independent, oblique semi-trailling arms, coil springs/telescopic damper struts, anti-roll bar.

    STEERING
    rack-and pinion
    servo
    turns lock to lock: 3.50,

    BRAKES
    disc (diameter 10.75 in. 27.3 cm), front internal radial fins
    dual circuit, rear compensator, servo
    lining area: front 22.9 sq in, 148 sq cm, rear 16.7 sq in, 108 sq cm
    total 39,6 sq in, 256 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    12 V
    45 Ah battery
    750 W alternator
    Ducellier distributor
    4 halogen headlamps.
    V6 electronic ignition.


    ENGINE: 1.8L
    4-cylinder ohv inclined inline,
    Engine capacity: 110 cu. ins., 1796cc
    Kugelfischer injection optional

    ENGINE: 2.0 L
    front, slanted 45° to right
    4 stroke; 4 cylinders, in line
    Engine capacity: 120.3 cu in, 1,971 cc
    Bore and stroke 3.46 x 3.19 in, 88 x 81 mm
    compression ratio: 8.8:1
    cast iron block, wet liners
    light alloy head, hemispherical combustion chambers
    5 crankshaft bearings
    valves: overhead, Vee-slanted, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: gear pump, metal gauze filter, 7 imp pt, 8.5 US pt, 4 1
    4 cylinder injection pump in inlet pipes (Kugelfischer system)
    fuel feed: electric pump
    water-cooled, electromagnetic thermostatic fan.

    ENGINE: V6 Coupé 2,664 cc
    6 cylinders, Vee-slanted at 90°
    Engine capacity: 162.6 cu in, 2,664 cc
    Bore and stroke:3.46 x 2.87 in, 88 x 2.73 mm
    compression ratio: 8.65:1
    light alloy block and head, wet liners, bi-hemispherical combustion chambers
    4 crankshaft bearings
    valves: overhead, Vee-slanted, rockers
    camshafts: 2, 1 per bank, overhead
    lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
    10.6 imp pt, 12.7 US pt, 6 1
    Bosch K-Jetronic injection
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    water-cooled, expansion tank viscous coupling thermostatic fan.

    OPTIONAL
    metallic spray
    ZF automatic transmission (for Coupé only).

    © Motor car History

Service

Service
  • Peugeot 504 Coupé and Cabriolet Service Guide (1969-1983)


    gearbox 2.3 imp pt, 2.7 US pt, 1.3 1, SAE 20W-40, change every 6,200 miles, 10,000 km
    final drive 2.6 imp pt, 3.2 US pt, 1.5 1, SAE 80, change every 6,200 miles, 10,000 km
    greasing every 3,100 miles, 5,000 km, 6 points.
    carrying capacity: 706 1b 320 kg
    width of rims: 5.5"
    tyres: 175 HR x 14. V6 190/65 HR x 390.
    fuel tank: 12.3 imp gal, 14.8 US gal V6: 13.2 imp gal, 15.8 US gal

    ENGINE: 2.0 L
    fuel: 95 oct petrol
    oil: engine 7 imp pt, 8.5 US pt, 4 1, SAE 20W-40, change every 3,100 miles, 5,000 km
    coolant capacity: 13.7 imp pt, 16.5 US pt, 7.8 1

    ENGINE: V6 Coupé 2,664 cc
    oil: engine 10.6 imp pt, 12.7 US pt, 6 1, SAE 10W-50
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.006 in, 0.15 mm, exhaust 0.012 in, 0.30 mm
    valve timing: 32° 72° 20° 32°.
    coolant capacity: 18.1 imp pt, 21.8 US pt, 10.3 1

    © Motor car History

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