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Peugeot 505 551A 2.2 (116 Hp)
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Peugeot 505:
The Peugeot 505 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1979 to 1992 in Sochaux, France. It was also manufactured in various other countries including Argentina , China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. The 505 was Peugeot's last rear-wheel drive car.
According to the manufacturer, 1,351,254 505s were produced between 1978 and 1992 with 1,116,868 of these being saloons/sedans.
Officially unveiled on 16 May 1979, the 505 was the replacement for the 504 with which it shared many of its underpinnings. It was originally available as a sedan/saloon; a station wagon/estate, including an eight-passenger Familiale version, were introduced at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show. The styling, a collaboration between Pininfarina and Peugeot's internal styling department, is very similar to that of the smaller 305. The original interior was designed by Paul Bracq, generally more well known for his work for Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It is known as the "Work Horse" of Africa today. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout differentiated the 505 from many of its marketplace competitors....(Read more on Wikipedia)
551A Overview:
Peugeot 505 (551A). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 505 (551A) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official safety rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards.
2.2 (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Good power output, providing confident acceleration for its class.
Fuel Economy
Slightly below average, likely due to carburetion compared to injected variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort, especially on long journeys
- • Spacious and practical interior for families
- • Robust and durable engines, particularly the diesels
- • Classic, elegant styling with rear-wheel drive dynamics
- • Good value in the classic car market
Cons:
- • Susceptible to rust, especially in older models
- • Limited availability of certain spare parts
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Performance on base models can be quite modest
- • Not as agile or sporty as some German rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(551A: 1980 - 1986).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 505 |
| Generation: | 551A |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 851 ZDJ More details about the engine 851 ZDJ |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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