Segment: Large
Production years: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
As one of the oldest brands in the automotive industry, Peugeot insisted on having a flagship model with which it could successfully compete against its French neighbors from Renault and Citroen, and, in 1975, that was the 604.
Peugeot decided to return to the luxury car market after more than four decades, but instead of going all the way with an entirely new platform, it recycled the older platform from the 504, and the result was less than customers expected from the lion-branded carmaker.
Employing Pininfarina design studio to pen the car was a good idea. This resulted in an elegant line with a clean design. At the front, the squared-looking headlights were split into three segments for the high and low beams and for the turning signals mounted on the outer sides. Unlike its smaller sibling, the 504, the 604 featured plastic bumpers with a chromed trim on them. At the back, the carmaker placed wide taillights that sat lower than the trunk's lid.
The 604's interior featured velour or leather upholstery, depending on the trim level and options. Its dashboard was ahead of its time, featuring the instrument cluster and the center stack neatly integrated. Thanks to its long wheelbase, the 604 provided enough room for five passengers, although its rear bench was designed for two, with a folding center armrest. Also, the transmission tunnel crossed the car from front to back, and it was quite tall.
Under the hood, Peugeot relied on the 2.7-liter PRV engine developed together with Renault and Volvo. It was fed via a three-choke Solex carburetor. Over the car's production time, Peugeot improved the gasoline engine and added turbodiesel options.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 4MT RWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 5750 RPM 133 HP @ 5750 RPM 131 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 153 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 207 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/56.3 in (1,491/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 288 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5MT RWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 5500 RPM 141 HP @ 5500 RPM 139 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 157 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 213 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 190/65R390 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/56.3 in (1,491/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 285.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 5MT RWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 5750 RPM 155 HP @ 5750 RPM 153 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 234 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/56.3 in (1,491/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.7 cuFT (473 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3018.1 lbs (1369 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 278.5 g/km |
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GTi |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L TD 4MT RWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2304 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4150 RPM 80 HP @ 4150 RPM 79 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 184 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/56.3 in (1,491/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TD 5MT RWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2498 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4150 RPM 95 HP @ 4150 RPM 94 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 206 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/56.3 in (1,491/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3194.5 lbs (1449 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209.4 g/km |