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The Peugeot 404 break or station wagon or family saloon was not only used as an ambulance
and a police car ; it is a great family car. The break was introduced,
like the coupe in 1962 (Salon d'octobre - model year 1963) and replaced
the 403 station wagon. This station wagon was also called "404/9
longue", "404/8 longue", "404 diesel longue"
and represents the different "Familiale" or "Commerciale"
models. In 1965, the Superluxe version came into appearance.
The Familiale, intended for up to 7 to 8 persons, has the detailing (interior
decoration, wheel covers, chrome, etc...) of the Grand Tourism sedan ;
while the Commerciale, intended for up to 6 persons and a 225 kg load,
has a simpler presentation (less chrome, a grill with only two horizontal
bars, etc...).
From Australian Instruction Book (1966)
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404 U6 Station Wagon
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404 L Family Saloon
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Notice the different grill, hubcaps and chrome...
1965 Superluxe break - thanks to MWB
US phamphlet post 68
the picnic... (click on image for
larger picture)
Specifications (from US pamphlet)
Dimensions
| wheelbase |
111.8" |
| overall length |
180.0" |
| overall height (unladen) |
58.8" |
| front track |
52.8" |
| rear track |
51.2" |
| curb weight |
2538 lbs |
| load capacity |
1100 lbs. |
Capacities
| fuel tank |
13 1/4 gallons |
| engine crankcase |
4 1/2 quarts |
| cooling system (incl. heater) |
8 1/2 quarts |
4 Cylinder Engine
| type |
in-line overhead valve |
| bore |
3.3078" |
| stroke |
2.87401" |
| displacement |
98.7 cu. in. |
| horsepower |
80 at 5600 rpm |
| max. torque |
97.5lb-ft at 2500 rpm |
| compression ration |
8.3 to 1 |
| main bearings |
5 |
| speed (max.) |
90 mph (!!) |
Transmission and Drive
| type - 4 speed synchromesh hypoid gearing, reduction
4.63/1 |
Top |
3rd |
2nd |
1st |
Rev. |
| transmission ratio |
1.0 |
.710 |
.461 |
.273 |
.267 |
| overall ratio |
.216 |
.153 |
.099 |
.059 |
.058 |
(automatic transmission optional)
Brakes
| type |
drum brakes |
| lining |
223.2 sq. in. |
Steering
| type |
rack and pinion |
| ratio |
18.6 to 1 |
| turning circle |
35' 2" |
Tires
| size |
5.90 x 15 or 1.65 x3.80 |
| type |
Michelin Black or White
Sidewalls at no extra cost (!!) |
Suggested Price
| East and Gulf Coast P.O.E. (??) |
$ 2899.00 |
| West Coast P.O.E. (??) |
$ 2999.00 |
| ZF automatic transmission |
$ 199.00 |
And... here is a little animation .... (so it drives a
little crooked ...)
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