The Peugeot Type 54 was an all-new model made in 1903. Producing 250 units in less than a year, it was Peugeot's first considerable production effort. Front-engine design with rear-wheel drive, made possible by a driveshaft, was in its second year of use at Peugeot. The National Museum of New Zealand; Te Papa, has a "Type 54" on static display.
| Peugeot Type 54 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | S. A. des Automobiles Peugeot |
| Production | 1903 250 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Runabout |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 652 cc V-twin |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Peugeot Type 37 |
| Successor | Peugeot Bébé |
With a new 652 cc engine, 5 bhp (3.7 kW) was available. The Type 54 was a lightweight, compact runabout that seated two, which meant a maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph).
References
edit- Production figures
- Company history page on Type 54
- Te Papa Museum