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Peugeot 405 I Break (15E, facelift 1992) 2.0 (121 Hp)
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Peugeot 405:
The Peugeot 405 is a large family car manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot from 1987 to 1997. Its production continued under license from outside Europe in Iran by Iran Khodro Company until 2020. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1988 by the largest number of votes in the history of the contest. About 2. 5 million vehicles have been sold worldwide, both in left and right drive versions, as a saloon and estate. In early 2020, the 33-year production run of the Peugeot 405 was counted as the "twentieth most long-lived single generation car in history. "....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Break (15E, facelift 1992) Overview:
Peugeot 405 (I Break (15E, facelift 1992)). With 179 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1136 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 192 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (121 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust performance for a family estate of its era, suitable for highway cruising and confident overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable for a 2.0L petrol engine of its time, with reasonable extra-urban fuel consumption figures.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body with large boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Robust and economical diesel engines (XUD series)
- • Good handling for its class, offering a stable drive
- • Hydraulic power steering provides good feedback
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards (no NCAP rating)
- • Interior plastics can feel basic and prone to wear
- • Prone to rust in older models, especially around wheel arches
- • Some electrical gremlins can develop with age
- • Acceleration can be leisurely on smaller, naturally aspirated engines
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (15B): 1989 - 1992).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 405 |
| Generation: | I Break (15E, facelift 1992) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (121 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 121 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 60.6 Hp/l [10mm less] |
| Torque: | 179 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | RFX XU10J2C More details about the engine RFX XU10J2C |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1136 |
| Max. weight: | 1650 |
| Max load: | 514 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1640 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 814 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4398 mm [10mm less] |
| Width: | 1714 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm [39mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2669 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1443 mm |
| Front overhang: | 817 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 912 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.55 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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