1979-1992 505 OverviewPeugeot 505 Overview (1979 - 1992)
1979 - 1992
Tech Specs Summary
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- 88 - 130 mph
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- 8.4 - 20.5 seconds
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- 69 - 172 BHP
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- 25 - 38.7 mpg
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- 1,200 - 1,400 kg
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- 523 L (Saloon)
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- 2,240 L (Estate)
The Peugeot 505 was produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1979 - 1992. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 69 BHP 2.3 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 172 BHP 2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 505 is the Peugeot 505 Turbo Injection which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 172 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 128 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Peugeot 505 Break GL, GR is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 384 miles and can store 2,240 litres of cargo.