Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Back in 1997, Peugeot dared more and launched the coupe version of the 406, and the result was astonishing.
Designed by Pininfarina, the 406 Coupe was instantly dubbed as the “French Ferrari” due to its lines and styling. However, apart from the technical platform, the Italian design institute received a free hand to express its creativity.
With a sleek-looking design, narrow front end, and slim headlights, the 406 Coupe was arguably the best-looking car in its segment. That was not an easy task considering that it competed against Mercedes-Benz CLK, Volvo C70, and Lancia Kappa Coupe. But Peugeot had the upper hand above them. The raked windshield and the look of the greenhouse resembled those from the Ferrari 456. At the back, the sloped windscreen and short trunk lid completed the car’s aerodynamic profile. Despite its cab-rearward look, the 406 Coupe retained the front-wheel-drive system from its regular, four-door sibling.
Inside, the carmaker kept the main dials and switches from the rest of the stable but installed new, comfortable, tilt-forward front seats. The profiled-for-two bench didn’t provide plenty of room for adult passengers in the back, but it was a fair trade for the car’s look. Depending on the trim level, Peugeot installed a cloth or leather-wrapped interior.
In 1997, the diesel-powered vehicles were on the verge of conquering the European market and, even though most purists didn’t want to hear the rattling noise of an oil burner, they couldn’t deny the fuel efficiency of those power plants. Apart from that, the carmaker also offered three gasoline-powered units with four or six cylinders.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (168 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 6000 RPM 138 HP @ 6000 RPM 133 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 190 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front 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: | 205/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.9 in (4620 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3935.3 lbs (1785 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 16V 5MT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 116 KW @ 5650 RPM 160 HP @ 5650 RPM 156 BHP @ 5650 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 217 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front 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: | 215/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.9 in (4620 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3130.6 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 24V 5MT FWD (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 5500 RPM 194 HP @ 5500 RPM 188 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 197 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 267 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front 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: | 215/55ZR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.9 in (4620 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 260 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L HDi 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2179 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 131 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 314 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.9 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front 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: | 215/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.9 in (4620 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59.8 in (1,509/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.8 cuFT (391 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4045.5 lbs (1835 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |