Peugeot 405 Cars For Sale In Australia

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At the 1987 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled the 405 model to the public. The sleek, sleek sedan represented Peugeot in the D class. It immediately won the prize as the best car of the year. In 1988, a five-door station wagon appeared with a spacious 1640-liter trunk. Later, an all-wheel drive modification was released.

The design of the 405 model was developed in collaboration with the famous Italian studio Pininfarina. Peugeot 405 is a front-wheel drive car with a 3-volume body and quite spaciousinterior (wheelbase 2669 mm). Due to the long base with small external dimensions, the 405th stands on the road like a glove. He confidently goes through any turns, precisely following the trajectory planned by the driver, responsive to the position of the steering wheel and accelerator pedal.

The forms of lighting technology are especially captivating: slightly slanted headlights and exceptionally simple and at the same time elegant taillights.

The exterior and interior of the Peugeot 405 does not look very dated even today. The dashboard design and trim still look good enoughattractive. The steering column is height adjustable, the dashboard is very informative. The seat is quite rigid with a full range of mechanical adjustments. The upholstery is usually fabric. However, some versions may have servos and leather.

The air flow for each passenger can be adjusted individually, and the thoughtful distribution of air from the vents in the dashboard ensures a fairly good heat exchange in the cabin.

The ergonomics of the interior space is fully consistent with the requirements of those years. Here is justSuch a signature Peugeot detail as the location of the horn button at the end of the turn switch pleases far from all drivers.

The visibility is good. Power steering (except GL equipment). Peugeot 405 is famous for its excellent handling and cornering accuracy, for which it is considered one of the best front-wheel drive models in this indicator.

The level of safety is typical for cars of this class. Adjustable belt buckles, airbags (1994 only). The brakes were always set overhedgehogs. On the fastest versions, the rear was not drums, but discs, which increased their reliability during intensive driving. Later versions are equipped with ABS.

A wide range of modifications, of course, contributed to the popularization of the novelty. Even the interests of sports driving enthusiasts were taken into account - for them the MI 16 "with a 150-horsepower engine was released, and in 1992 it was equipped with a turbine, and the power increased to 196 hp. This modification was named Peugeot 405 T16.

The car is also characterized by excellent dynamic characteristics. Opened spThe power unit is a 1.6-liter carburetor with a capacity of 75 hp, as well as its 92-horsepower two-carburetor version. In addition to them, the original range included 1.9-liter engines with 110 and 125 hp, and the 16-valve modification developed as much as 158 hp. (with it, the top version of the Peugeot 405 Mi 16 gains a hundred in 8.6 s, and the maximum speed reaches 214 km / h).

In the spring of 1988, the number of engines was increased due to the 1.4-liter 70-horsepower carburetor, 105-horsepower 1.9-liter injection, 1.9-liter diesel engine with 64 hp. and a 1.8-liter 78-horsepower turbodiesel.

V1989 1.6-liter engine was equipped with injection, and power increased to 89 hp. In 1991, the 1.9-liter injection engine was bumped up to 148 hp. A year later, there was a change in generations of power units, and the previous ones were replaced by injection ones with a working volume of 1.4-; 1.8- and three 2.0-liter capacity respectively 75, 100, 122, 155 and 200 hp. (the latter is turbocharged). The main gearboxes were mechanical 4- and 5-speed, which since 1988 were supplemented by a 4-band "automatic".

Front independent suspension type MacPherson, rear - torsion bar.

After restAiling, carried out in 1992, the model slightly changed the appearance, the instrument panel and the torpedo, the trunk began to open up to the bumper, the interior became much more convenient.

The car lasted almost ten years on the assembly line. In 1995, it was replaced by the 406th model.

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