PEUGEOT 504 Coupe 1974-1982 Photos, engines & full specs

Peugeot introduced an upgraded version of the 504 lineup in 1974, and besides the sedan, the convertible and the coupe were also refreshed.

Back in the early '70s, Peugeot was competing against the growing German auto industry and produced the 504 Coupe as a personal luxury coupe. As a result, it could offer everything that other premium carmakers did. Still, the French automaker understood that it had to adapt. As a result, it provided a more powerful version and included some visual changes to the car to keep its look fresh on the market.

Working together with the Italian coach manufacturer Pininfarina was a very good idea. Thus, even though it shared its underpinnings with the 504 sedan, it looked very different. Its long hood and the cab-rearward design were on par with the German coupes from Mercedes-Benz and BMW, just better. For the 1974 model, the refreshed version featured a new front fascia with rectangular, horizontal headlights. The slim chromed bumper was adorned with a rubber strip that crossed it from one end to the other. From its profile, the '74 model year revealed its chromed, flush door handles. Finally, at the back, the carmaker added a different set of taillights with a rectangular design instead of the three tilted lamps fitted on its predecessor.

The interior also went through some changes. Peugeot added adjustable headrests to the front bucket seats and also included vinyl upholstery for selected trim levels. Its three-dial instrument cluster remained basically the same as before. An electronic clock was added to the dashboard, replacing the previous analog one.

One of the most significant improvements for the 1974 model year was the addition of the 2.7-liter PRV engine. This was offered on selected markets and was paired with a five-speed manual.