For much of the 20th century, Peugeot was a specialist manufacturer of a very specific type of car: sedans. Thanks to them, he strengthened his reputation as a
reliable brand, elegant and comfortablewith robust vehicles that offer a high level of driving pleasure and adapt to the most demanding terrain.
At the end of the 60s, the Leon began to conquer a higher segment with the opening of its “series 5”, with the arrival of the Peugeot 504, a model that broke through its peculiar aesthetics at its presentation in 1968, signed by Pininfarina , which would eventually leave its mark on all subsequent models of the brand. The trapezoidal headlights, inspired by the eyes of Sofia Loren, and the shape of the hood caused a sensation and impressed the market, as evidenced by its nearly four decades of commercial life.
His exceptional behavior on the road cemented
the reputation of the company as a guarantee of comfort and driving pleasure, coupled with powerful engines and a precise, smooth and easy-to-operate gearbox. Characteristics that have since been “inherited” by all models of the brand, which earned it the title of “Car of the Year in Europe” in 1969.
In Spain, the Peugeot 504 was crucial for Peugeot as it became the first model of the brand to be produced here, the result of the creation of Groupe PSA in the early 1970s. In 1977,
the center of Vigo received this technologically advanced sedan on its assembly lines at a time when it managed to automate some manual operations. Investments in the factory were also made with the commissioning of two new warehouses (Painting and Assembly). The 504 was assembled at the Galician factory between 1977 and 1980 and reached 53,323 units produced.
Its successor, the Peugeot 505, made history for being the brand’s last large sedan to use rear-wheel drive, as well as for its road handling and durability over the most difficult terrain. A true forerunner of the new Peugeot 508… and of the brand’s current SUV range.
With a bold and dynamic exterior, signed by Pininfarina, and an elegant interior designed by Paul Bracq, known for his work on fashion models.
Mercedes and BMW between the 50s and 70s, the Peugeot 505 was introduced between 1979 and 1997. In these nearly two decades, more than 1,300,000 vehicles were produced, achieving commercial success in difficult markets such as the United States. 146,216 Peugeot 505 were produced in Vigo between 1980 and 1987, making it an icon of the 1980s in Spain.
Both the Peugeot 504 and 505 had a 4×4 Dangel version, which made the most of its robustness and off-road qualities. Launched in 1981, the 504 4×4 Dangel had permanent four-wheel drive, front-locking differentials and 21cm of ground clearance, with an attack angle of 53º (entry) and 41º (exit). It was available with a 96 hp 2.0 petrol engine and a 70 hp 2.3 diesel, to which a 93 hp 2.5 diesel would be added in 1984.
Already 504 4×4 Dangel It deserves the honor of being the first car of the brand to participate in the Dakar Rally: 14 cars took part in the 1982 edition. It would be the first step to achieve a saga of 7 wins and 13 podiums in the toughest rally in the world.
In 1983, with the end of the commercial life of the Peugeot 504 in Europe, the time came to launch a new generation of 4×4 Dangel, this time based on the 505. Already, like the current SUVs, aimed at the general public and not on a
strictly professional useas evidenced by the engine range corresponding to that of the sedan, including the 130 hp 2.2 mechanics of the GTi version.
In 2011, the brand took a step forward with the first generation of the 508, which stood out for its high driving comfort, allowing it to devour kilometers in comfort and also enjoy a high-quality handling.
Some of the features that would reach the maximum with the new Peugeot 508, launched in 2018, with sharp lines that bring it closer to sports cars and coupes. Its low and compact architecture ensures low consumption and class-leading aerodynamics. A full guarantee of intense sensations, enhanced by good handling and a new range of state-of-the-art engines, including a plug-in hybrid version developing 225 hp with a consumption of 1.3 l/100 km.
It offers a whole arsenal of state-of-the-art driver assistance systems. It includes
a night vision system (Night Vision), completely new in the segment, the Lane Position Assist (LPA), which maintains the position of the vehicle on the roadway and the automatic emergency braking and collision warning.
The top of the range is represented by the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered, which develops a power of 360 hp and a maximum speed of 250 km/h with CO2 emissions of just 42 g/km. Its spectacular acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds is achieved thanks to a maximum torque of 520 Nm. A sea of adrenaline that emits only 42 g/km of CO 2 and can reach a top speed of 250 km/h.
For those who love the city, the 53 km of autonomy in “zero emission” mode makes it possible
circulating in urban environments enjoy the benefits of the Directorate-General for Traffic’s Zero badge, such as free access to central areas.
Source: La Verdad
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