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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
|name = Peugeot 104
| name = Peugeot 104
|image = Peugeot 104S 1979.jpg
| image = Peugeot 104S 1979.jpg
|caption = 1979 Peugeot 104S 5-door
| caption = 1979 Peugeot 104S 5-door
|manufacturer = [[PSA Peugeot Citroën|PSA Group]]
| manufacturer = [[Peugeot]]
|class = [[Supermini]] ([[B-segment|B]])
| class = [[Supermini]] ([[B-segment|B]])
|body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] 1972-76<br/>3-door [[hatchback]] 1974-88<br/>5-door hatchback 1976-88
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] (1972–1976)<br />3-door [[hatchback]] (1974–1988)<br />5-door hatchback (1976–1988)
|engine = 954&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XV|XV]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]]<br>1,124&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XW|XW]]'' I4<br>1,219&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XZ|XZ]]'' I4<br>1,360&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XY|XY]]'' I4
| engine = 954&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XV|XV]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]<br />1,124&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XW|XW]]'' I4<br />1,219&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XZ|XZ]]'' I4<br />1,360&nbsp;cc ''[[PSA X engine#XY|XY]]'' I4
|production = 1972–1988
| production = 1972–1988
|wheelbase = {{convert|95.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|87.81|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976>{{cite magazine|title=Fahrbericht: Peugeot 104ZS: "Verkürzte Ausführung des Peugeot 104 mit stärkerem Motor"|series=Heft|magazine=[[Auto, Motor und Sport]]|volume=7 1976|pages=Seite 70–72|date=27 March 1976}}</ref>
| wheelbase = {{convert|95.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|87.81|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976>{{cite magazine|title=Fahrbericht: Peugeot 104ZS: "Verkürzte Ausführung des Peugeot 104 mit stärkerem Motor"|series=Heft|magazine=[[Auto, Motor und Sport]]|volume=7 1976|pages=Seite 70–72|date=27 March 1976}}</ref>
|length = {{convert|141|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|129.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
| length = {{convert|141|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|129.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} ''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
|width = {{convert|59.8|in|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
| width = {{convert|59.8|in|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
|height = {{convert|54.75|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|52.75|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
| height = {{convert|54.75|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(4/5 door)''<br />{{convert|52.75|in|mm|abbr=on}}''(3 door)''<ref name=AutoMotoruSport1976/>
|layout = [[FF layout]]
| layout = [[FF layout]]
|related = [[Citroën LN]]&nbsp;/&nbsp;LNA<br />[[Citroën Visa]]<br />[[Talbot Samba]]
| related = [[Citroën LN]]&nbsp;/&nbsp;LNA<br />[[Citroën Visa]]<br />[[Talbot Samba]]
| successor = [[Peugeot 205]]
|predessesor = None
|successor = [[Peugeot 205]]
| designer = [[Paolo Martin]]
| assembly = France: [[Mulhouse]] ([[Stellantis Mulhouse Plant|Peugeot SA Mulhouse Plant]]), [[Poissy]] ([[Stellantis Poissy Plant|Peugeot SA Poissy Plant]])<ref name="PeugeotMuseum">{{cite web |url=https://laventure-association.com/en/evenement/peugeot-104-the-great-story-of-a-small-car/ |title="Peugeot 104 the great story of a small car" |website=L’Aventure Peugeot Museum |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref><br />Tunisia: [[La Marsa]] (STAFIM)<!-- Berline only -->|
|designer = [[Paolo Martin]]
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}}
|assembly = [[PSA Mulhouse Plant|Mulhouse]], France<br>[[La Marsa]], [[Tunisia]] ([[Société Tunisienne Automobile Financière Immobilière et Maritime|STAFIM]])<!-- Berline only -->
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The '''Peugeot 104''' is a [[supermini]] car produced by the French company [[Peugeot]] between 1972 and 1988. It was designed by [[Paolo Martin]] was initially only sold as a four-door [[saloon car]], with a three-door [[hatchback]] variant introduced in 1974 and a five-door hatchback version replacing the saloon in 1976. The 104 was the first model produced at the company's [[Mulhouse]] [[:fr:Usine PSA de Mulhouse|plant]].<ref>[[Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot]]. The exhibit label (2012) states: «[Peugeot] 104 Berline: Modele qui inaugura la nouvelle usine de [[Mulhouse]] en [[Alsace]] en 1972…»</ref> It was also the first new Peugeot introduced since 1955 not to be offered in a diesel version.<ref name="AllainP">{{cite book | last = Allain | first = François | title = Guide Peugeot: Tous le modèles de 1970 à 1990 | ref = Allain (1996) | publisher = E/P/A | isbn = 2-85120-493-9 | page = 24 | year = 1996 | language = fr }}</ref>
{{multiple image
| width = 250
| header = Comparison of Saloon and Coupé models
| image1 = Peugeot 104 (early one) at Peugeot Museum in Sochaux.JPG
| alt1 = Peugeot 104 Saloon
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| caption1 = The 104 was originally available only with a four-door booted body. The hatchback version appeared four years later
| image2 = Peugeot 104 ZS 1976.jpg
| alt2 = Peugeot 104 ZS 1976
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| caption2 = The 104ZS introduced in 1976 was promoted as the sporting Peugeot 104
}}
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The '''Peugeot 104''' is a [[supermini]] designed by [[Paolo Martin]] and produced by the French car manufacturer [[Peugeot]] between 1972 and 1988. It was the first model produced at the company's [[Mulhouse]] [[:fr:Usine PSA de Mulhouse|plant]].<ref>[[Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot]]. The exhibit label (2012) states: «[Peugeot] 104 Berline: Modele qui inaugura la nouvelle usine de [[Mulhouse]] en [[Alsace]] en 1972…»</ref> It was also the first new Peugeot introduced since 1955 not to be available with a diesel option.<ref name="AllainP">{{cite book | last = Allain | first = François | title = Guide Peugeot: Tous le modèles de 1970 à 1990 | ref = Allain (1996) | publisher = E/P/A | isbn = 2-85120-493-9 | page = 24 | year = 1996 | language = fr }}</ref>


== Production history ==
== Production history ==
[[File:Biarritz, Pyrénées Atlantiques - France (5671937019).jpg|thumb|left|Peugeot 104 (France)]]


===Saloon launch 1972===
===Saloon (1972)===
On its launch in 1972, the Peugeot 104 was offered as a compact four-door [[fastback]]. Although it had a short, sloping rear end that suggested a hatchback, there was originally a separate boot/trunk, as on a [[sedan (car)|conventional saloon]]. Power was provided from a 954&nbsp;cc [[Douvrin engine]] called the [[PSA X engine]], an all-aluminium alloy, chain driven overhead cam, with gearbox in the sump, sharing engine oil, which was jointly developed with [[Renault]].<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history">{{cite web|url= http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/berlines.html | title = Les Berlines | language = fr | trans-title = The Saloons | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot |access-date=17 July 2011}}</ref> This transmission-in-sump arrangement was similar to that pioneered by the [[British Motor Corporation]] in the [[Mini]]. It gave good levels of economy and refinement as well as having an impressive chassis which made ride and handling excellent. The engine was mounted leaning backwards, at a 72 degree angle.
The 104 was introduced at the September 1972 [[Paris Motor Show]]. On its launch, the Peugeot 104 was offered as a compact four-door [[fastback]]. Although it had a short, sloping rear end that suggested a hatchback, there was originally a separate boot/trunk, as on a [[sedan (car)|conventional saloon]]. Power was provided from a 954&nbsp;cc [[Douvrin engine]] called the [[PSA X engine]], an all-aluminium alloy, chain driven overhead cam, with gearbox in the sump, sharing engine oil, which was jointly developed with [[Renault]].<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history">{{cite web|url= http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/berlines.html | title = Les Berlines | language = fr | trans-title = The Saloons | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot |access-date=17 July 2011}}</ref> This transmission-in-sump arrangement was similar to that pioneered by the [[British Motor Corporation]] in the [[Mini]]. It gave good levels of economy and refinement as well as having an impressive chassis which made ride and handling excellent. The engine was mounted leaning backwards, at a 72-degree angle.

<gallery widths="220px" heights="150px">
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File:Peugeot 104 (early one) at Peugeot Museum in Sochaux.JPG|The 104 was originally available only with a four-door booted body. The hatchback version appeared four years later
File:Peugeot 104 1974.jpg|1972–1976 Rear
</gallery>


===Coupé (1973)===
===Coupé (1973)===
A three-door coupé was launched on a shortened chassis at the 1973 [[Paris Motor Show]]. The Coupé features the same 954&nbsp;cc engine as the saloon. Headlights were larger and rectangular in shape, rather than square.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history">{{cite web | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/coupes.html | title = Les Coupés | trans-title = The Coupés | language = fr | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> Originally sold as the "104 Coupé", shorter wheelbase models later received names beginning with a "Z" (e.g. ZL, ZA, ZS2). Equipment levels which begin with a "G" or an "S" were used for the longer four/five-door variants.
A three-door coupé was launched on a shortened chassis at the 1973 [[Paris Motor Show]], featuring the same 954&nbsp;cc engine as the saloon.<ref name=RT2505>{{cite magazine | magazine = [[Road & Track]] | date = January 1974 | title = Paris Show Introduces V-8 Dino & 4-rotor Corvette | first = Paul | last = Frère | page = 42 | volume = 25 | issue = 5 | publisher = CBS Consumer Publishing Division }}</ref> Headlights were larger and rectangular in shape, rather than square.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history">{{cite web | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/coupes.html | title = Les Coupés | trans-title = The Coupés | language = fr | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> Originally sold as the "104 Coupé", the shorter wheelbase models later received names beginning with a "Z" (e.g. ZL, ZA, ZS2). Equipment levels which begin with a "G" or an "S" were used for the longer four/five-door variants.

<gallery widths="220" heights="150">
File:Peugeot 104 (39730449771) (cropped).jpg|1973–1978 Coupé
File:1977 Peugeot 104 Coupé ZS - 1124cc 66PS XW Petrol - Orange Mandarine - 04-06-2023, Rear Left.jpg|1977 Coupé rear
</gallery>


===1976 facelift===
===1976 facelift===
A facelift in July 1976<ref name=Autocar197607/> saw the four-door saloon replaced with a five-door [[hatchback]].<ref name="Autocade 104">{{cite web|url=http://autocade.net/index.php/Peugeot_104 |title=Autocade Peugeot 104 |publisher=Autocade.net |date=2 November 2008 |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> Peugeot had been afraid that a five-door 104 would steal sales from the old-fashioned [[Peugeot 204|204 Break]], but with production of the 204 coming to an end in July 1976 this was no longer a concern.<ref name = "Allain44">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 44.</ref> Rear light clusters were modified slightly with indicators that wrapped around to the sides of the car, and a 1.1-litre engine was also made available. The coupé was made available in two versions, the ZL and also the more powerful ZS with 66&nbsp;PS.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> A modified camshaft on the 954&nbsp;cc engines also retarded the valve timing in order to favour fuel economy at the price of a slight power reduction.<ref name=Autocar197607/> The revised models only appeared in right-hand drive form at the end of the year.<ref name=Autocar197607>{{cite magazine| title =Peugeot hatched|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | page =58|date = 17 July 1976}}</ref> 1977 proved to be the most successful year for the 104, with 190,000 being built.<ref name = "Allain44"/>
A facelift in July 1976<ref name=Autocar197607/> saw the four-door saloon replaced with a five-door [[hatchback]].<ref name="Autocade 104">{{cite web|url=http://autocade.net/index.php/Peugeot_104 |title=Autocade Peugeot 104 |publisher=Autocade.net |date=2 November 2008 |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> Peugeot had been afraid that a five-door 104 would steal sales from the old-fashioned [[Peugeot 204|204 Break]], but with production of the 204 coming to an end in July 1976 this was no longer a concern.<ref name = "Allain44">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 44.</ref> Rear light clusters were modified slightly with indicators that wrapped around to the sides of the car, and a 1.1-litre engine was also made available. The coupé was made available in two versions, the ZL and also the more powerful ZS with 66&nbsp;PS.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> A modified camshaft on the 954&nbsp;cc engines also retarded the valve timing in order to favour fuel economy at the price of a slight power reduction.<ref name=Autocar197607/> The revised models only appeared in right-hand drive form at the end of the year.<ref name=Autocar197607>{{cite magazine| title =Peugeot hatched|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | page =58|date = 17 July 1976}}</ref> 1977 proved to be the most successful year for the 104, with 190,000 being built.<ref name = "Allain44"/>

<gallery widths="220px" heights="150px">
File:Peugeot 104 GL (15436439521).jpg|1976 facelift (Note the wrap around rear indicators)
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File:Peugeot 104 ZS 1976.jpg|The 104ZS introduced in 1976 was promoted as the sporting Peugeot 104
</gallery>


===1978 facelift===
===1978 facelift===
The coupé gained a third (cheaper) commercial variant with only two seats, the ZA, and all coupé variants were given larger rear light clusters with integral reversing lights.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/> Higher specification five-door models gained the larger headlights and grille introduced for the coupé.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/2044794649/ |title=Motorbase Peugeot 104 |publisher=Motorbase.com |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> The more powerful engine from the ZS was briefly available in the five-door hatchback "Sundgau" special edition, of which 1,200 examples were built in March and April 1978.<ref name = "Allain49plus">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], pp. 49, 53.</ref> For 1979 the ZL Coupé was upgraded to a {{convert|57|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} version of the 1,124&nbsp;cc engine.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/>
The coupé gained a third (cheaper) commercial variant with only two seats, the ZA, and all coupé variants were given larger rear light clusters with integral reversing lights.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/> Higher specification five-door models gained the larger headlights and grille introduced for the coupé.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/2044794649/ |title=Motorbase Peugeot 104 |publisher=Motorbase.com |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref> The more powerful engine from the ZS was briefly available in the five-door hatchback "Sundgau" special edition, of which 1,200 examples were built in March and April 1978.<ref name = "Allain49plus">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], pp. 49, 53.</ref> For 1979 the ZL Coupé was upgraded to a {{convert|57|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} version of the 1,124&nbsp;cc engine.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/>

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File:1976-78 Peugeot 104 GL (10693483786).jpg|1978 facelift (Note the larger headlights and shorter grille borrowed from the coupé)
File:Peugeot-104-2.jpg|1978 facelift Coupé (Note the larger rear light clusters)
</gallery>


===1980 facelift===
===1980 facelift===
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===1982 facelift===
===1982 facelift===
This facelift incorporated smaller headlights, a new grille and rear light clusters that included reversing lights. The amount of chrome trim was reduced and generally replaced by black plastic.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> At the end of summer, the ZS coupé variant was given an {{Convert|80|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 1,360&nbsp;cc engine to improve its performance.<ref>{{cite journal | ref = Bey-Rozet | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/articlezs80.html | title = Trop peu, trop tard | trans-title = Too little, too late | page = 15 | last = Bey-Rozet | first = Yves | journal = Auto Hébdo | number = 330 | language = fr | location = Club 104 Peugeot |date= 12 August 1982 |access-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref> The existing 72&nbsp;PS version remained on sale at a lower price until the 1984 model year was introduced.<ref name="Allain84">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 84.</ref> The power gain was achieved by using two carburetors rather than one double-barrel unit.<ref name = "BR17">[[#Bey-Rozet|Bey-Rozet]], p. 17.</ref>
This facelift incorporated smaller headlights, a new grille and rear light clusters that included reversing lights. The amount of chrome trim was reduced and generally replaced by black plastic.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> At the end of summer, the ZS coupé variant was given an {{Convert|80|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 1,360&nbsp;cc engine to improve its performance.<ref>{{cite journal | ref = Bey-Rozet | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/articlezs80.html | title = Trop peu, trop tard | trans-title = Too little, too late | page = 15 | last = Bey-Rozet | first = Yves | journal = Auto Hébdo | number = 330 | language = fr | location = Club 104 Peugeot |date= 12 August 1982 |access-date=17 July 2011 }}</ref> The existing 72&nbsp;PS version remained on sale at a lower price until the 1984 model year was introduced.<ref name="Allain84">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 84.</ref> The power gain was achieved by using two carburetors rather than one double-barrel unit.<ref name = "BR17">[[#Bey-Rozet|Bey-Rozet]], p. 17.</ref>

<gallery widths="220px" heights="150px">
File:1982 Peugeot 104 GR 1.1 Front.jpg|1982 facelift (Note new grille and rear light clusters)
File:1982 Peugeot 104 GR 1.1 Rear.jpg|1982 facelift
</gallery>


===1983 on===
===1983 on===
In 1983, the number of models offered was reduced to make way for the new 205 and exports to most foreign markets gradually came to an end. It remained on sale in France until the end of production in 1988.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/><ref name="Peugeot club UK">{{cite web|url=http://www.clubpeugeotuk.org/articles/peugeot_104_a_guide_to_buying_.html|title=Club Peugeot UK - Article on 104|publisher=ClubPeugeotUK.org |access-date=13 April 2011}}</ref> The sporting ZS remained on sale until late 1985; for the 1986 model year only the {{convert|50|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} 1,124&nbsp;cc engine remained.<ref name = "Allain94">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 94.</ref> There was a minor facelift in 1987, introducing a new grille with three body-coloured horizontal bars and anthracite bumpers - now without a chrome band.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> The Z, Style Z, and five-door GLS continued to be available with this engine in the home market until 1988.<ref name = "Allain106plus">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], pp. 106-107.</ref>
In 1983, the number of models offered was reduced to make way for the new 205 and exports to most foreign markets gradually came to an end. It remained on sale in France until the end of production in 1988.<ref name="Club 104 coupe history"/><ref name="Peugeot club UK">{{cite web|url=http://www.clubpeugeotuk.org/articles/peugeot_104_a_guide_to_buying_.html|title=Club Peugeot UK - Article on 104|publisher=ClubPeugeotUK.org |access-date=13 April 2011}}</ref> The sporting ZS remained on sale until late 1985; for the 1986 model year only the {{convert|50|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} 1,124&nbsp;cc engine remained.<ref name = "Allain94">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], p. 94.</ref> There was a minor facelift in 1987, introducing a new grille with three body-coloured horizontal bars and anthracite bumpers - now without a chrome band.<ref name="Club 104 Saloon history"/> The Z, Style Z, and five-door GLS continued to be available with this engine in the home market until 1988.<ref name = "Allain106plus">[[#Allain (1996)|Allain (1996)]], pp. 106-107.</ref>

<gallery widths="220px" heights="150px">
File:Peugeot 104.JPG|1987–1988 Coupé (Note the different grille)
File:Peugeot 104 (15389312686).jpg|1987–1988 5-door model
</gallery>


===ZS 2===
===ZS 2===
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Several prototypes based on the 104 are known to exist. Different power sources were tried out, including electric and diesel. The M18 prototype (circa 1976) was a blue 5-door estate, with rear light clusters similar to those that were used on the [[Peugeot 504|504]] estate. The M23 was a dark red 3-door van concept based on the saloon rather than the existing 3-door coupé. A yellow [[Three-box styling|three-box]] saloon (''pictured'') is also known, as is a white pick-up truck and the "Peugette" - a roadster prototype built on the 104 ZS platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/club_104_peugeot_02_12_photos_histo._prototypes104_104protoshistorique_protospeugeot.htm |title=Club 104 Peugeot prototypes (French language) |publisher=Club-104-peugeot.org |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref>
Several prototypes based on the 104 are known to exist. Different power sources were tried out, including electric and diesel. The M18 prototype (circa 1976) was a blue 5-door estate, with rear light clusters similar to those that were used on the [[Peugeot 504|504]] estate. The M23 was a dark red 3-door van concept based on the saloon rather than the existing 3-door coupé. A yellow [[Three-box styling|three-box]] saloon (''pictured'') is also known, as is a white pick-up truck and the "Peugette" - a roadster prototype built on the 104 ZS platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/club_104_peugeot_02_12_photos_histo._prototypes104_104protoshistorique_protospeugeot.htm |title=Club 104 Peugeot prototypes (French language) |publisher=Club-104-peugeot.org |access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref>
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| align = center
| header = Prototypes
| header = Prototypes
| image1 = Peugeot 104 Berline 1975.JPG
| image1 = Peugeot 104 Berline 1975.JPG
| alt1 = Peugeot 104 [[Three-box styling|three-box]] saloon
| alt1 = Peugeot 104 [[Three-box styling|three-box]] saloon
| caption1 = [[Three-box styling|Three-box]] saloon from rear
| caption1 = [[Three-box styling|Three-box]] saloon from rear
| image2 = Proto104break.jpg
| image2 = Proto104break.jpg
| alt2 = Peugeot 104 Estate
| alt2 = Peugeot 104 Estate
| caption2 = Estate
| caption2 = Estate
| image3 = Peugette.jpg
| image3 = Peugette.jpg
| alt3 = Peugette
| alt3 = Peugette
| caption3 = Peugette roadster
| caption3 = Peugette roadster
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== Market impact and replacement ==
== Market impact and replacement ==
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The Peugeot 104 was one of the most successful European small cars of the 1970s but it was starting to show its age against more modern rivals by the turn of the 1980s. When Peugeot launched the stylish all-new [[Peugeot 205|205]] in 1983, the 104 was withdrawn from most European markets, but it continued in France as a budget choice until production finally ceased in May 1988 after 16 years, in which time 1,624,992 Peugeot 104s had been built.<ref name="PeugeotMuseum"/> 345,849 of these were the short wheelbase Coupé versions.
{{Original research section|date=September 2011}}
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The Peugeot 104 was one of the most successful European small cars of the 1970s but it was starting to show its age against more modern rivals by the turn of the 1980s. When Peugeot launched the stylish all-new [[Peugeot 205|205]] in 1983, the 104 was withdrawn from most European markets, including Britain. But it continued in France as a budget choice until production finally ceased in May 1988 after 16 years in which time 1,624,992 Peugeot 104s had been built. 345,849 of these were the short wheelbase Coupé versions.


As of 2019, only 12 Peugeot 104s remain taxed and on the roads in the United Kingdom with 24 on SORN.<ref name="104main">{{cite web | title = Index | language = fr | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/index.html | access-date = 17 July 2012 }}</ref>
As of 2019, only 12 Peugeot 104s remain taxed and on the roads in the United Kingdom with 24 on SORN.<ref name="104main">{{cite web | title = Index | language = fr | publisher = Club 104 Peugeot | url = http://www.club-104-peugeot.org/index.html | access-date = 17 July 2012 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:City cars]]
[[Category:City cars]]
[[Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 21 December 2024

Peugeot 104
1979 Peugeot 104S 5-door
Overview
ManufacturerPeugeot
Production1972–1988
AssemblyFrance: Mulhouse (Peugeot SA Mulhouse Plant), Poissy (Peugeot SA Poissy Plant)[1]
Tunisia: La Marsa (STAFIM)
DesignerPaolo Martin
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style4-door saloon (1972–1976)
3-door hatchback (1974–1988)
5-door hatchback (1976–1988)
LayoutFF layout
RelatedCitroën LN / LNA
Citroën Visa
Talbot Samba
Powertrain
Engine954 cc XV I4
1,124 cc XW I4
1,219 cc XZ I4
1,360 cc XY I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase95.25 in (2,419 mm) (4/5 door)
87.81 in (2,230 mm)(3 door)[2]
Length141 in (3,600 mm) (4/5 door)
129.25 in (3,283 mm) (3 door)[2]
Width59.8 in (1,520 mm)[2]
Height54.75 in (1,391 mm)(4/5 door)
52.75 in (1,340 mm)(3 door)[2]
Chronology
SuccessorPeugeot 205

The Peugeot 104 is a supermini car produced by the French company Peugeot between 1972 and 1988. It was designed by Paolo Martin was initially only sold as a four-door saloon car, with a three-door hatchback variant introduced in 1974 and a five-door hatchback version replacing the saloon in 1976. The 104 was the first model produced at the company's Mulhouse plant.[3] It was also the first new Peugeot introduced since 1955 not to be offered in a diesel version.[4]

Production history

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Saloon (1972)

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The 104 was introduced at the September 1972 Paris Motor Show. On its launch, the Peugeot 104 was offered as a compact four-door fastback. Although it had a short, sloping rear end that suggested a hatchback, there was originally a separate boot/trunk, as on a conventional saloon. Power was provided from a 954 cc Douvrin engine called the PSA X engine, an all-aluminium alloy, chain driven overhead cam, with gearbox in the sump, sharing engine oil, which was jointly developed with Renault.[5] This transmission-in-sump arrangement was similar to that pioneered by the British Motor Corporation in the Mini. It gave good levels of economy and refinement as well as having an impressive chassis which made ride and handling excellent. The engine was mounted leaning backwards, at a 72-degree angle.

  • The 104 was originally available only with a four-door booted body. The hatchback version appeared four years later
    The 104 was originally available only with a four-door booted body. The hatchback version appeared four years later
  • 1972–1976 Rear
    1972–1976 Rear

Coupé (1973)

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A three-door coupé was launched on a shortened chassis at the 1973 Paris Motor Show, featuring the same 954 cc engine as the saloon.[6] Headlights were larger and rectangular in shape, rather than square.[7] Originally sold as the "104 Coupé", the shorter wheelbase models later received names beginning with a "Z" (e.g. ZL, ZA, ZS2). Equipment levels which begin with a "G" or an "S" were used for the longer four/five-door variants.

  • 1973–1978 Coupé
    1973–1978 Coupé
  • 1977 Coupé rear
    1977 Coupé rear

1976 facelift

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A facelift in July 1976[8] saw the four-door saloon replaced with a five-door hatchback.[9] Peugeot had been afraid that a five-door 104 would steal sales from the old-fashioned 204 Break, but with production of the 204 coming to an end in July 1976 this was no longer a concern.[10] Rear light clusters were modified slightly with indicators that wrapped around to the sides of the car, and a 1.1-litre engine was also made available. The coupé was made available in two versions, the ZL and also the more powerful ZS with 66 PS.[5] A modified camshaft on the 954 cc engines also retarded the valve timing in order to favour fuel economy at the price of a slight power reduction.[8] The revised models only appeared in right-hand drive form at the end of the year.[8] 1977 proved to be the most successful year for the 104, with 190,000 being built.[10]

  • 1976 facelift (Note the wrap around rear indicators)
    1976 facelift (Note the wrap around rear indicators)
  • The 104ZS introduced in 1976 was promoted as the sporting Peugeot 104
    The 104ZS introduced in 1976 was promoted as the sporting Peugeot 104

1978 facelift

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The coupé gained a third (cheaper) commercial variant with only two seats, the ZA, and all coupé variants were given larger rear light clusters with integral reversing lights.[7] Higher specification five-door models gained the larger headlights and grille introduced for the coupé.[11] The more powerful engine from the ZS was briefly available in the five-door hatchback "Sundgau" special edition, of which 1,200 examples were built in March and April 1978.[12] For 1979 the ZL Coupé was upgraded to a 57 PS (42 kW) version of the 1,124 cc engine.[7]

  • 1978 facelift (Note the larger headlights and shorter grille borrowed from the coupé)
    1978 facelift (Note the larger headlights and shorter grille borrowed from the coupé)
  • 1978 facelift Coupé (Note the larger rear light clusters)
    1978 facelift Coupé (Note the larger rear light clusters)

1980 facelift

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The 1980 facelift was minor, with model designations changing in line with other vehicles in the Peugeot line-up. However, a 1.2-litre engine was now also offered (in the SR), with the same power as the lesser 1.1.[5]

1982 facelift

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This facelift incorporated smaller headlights, a new grille and rear light clusters that included reversing lights. The amount of chrome trim was reduced and generally replaced by black plastic.[5] At the end of summer, the ZS coupé variant was given an 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) 1,360 cc engine to improve its performance.[13] The existing 72 PS version remained on sale at a lower price until the 1984 model year was introduced.[14] The power gain was achieved by using two carburetors rather than one double-barrel unit.[15]

  • 1982 facelift (Note new grille and rear light clusters)
    1982 facelift (Note new grille and rear light clusters)
  • 1982 facelift
    1982 facelift

1983 on

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In 1983, the number of models offered was reduced to make way for the new 205 and exports to most foreign markets gradually came to an end. It remained on sale in France until the end of production in 1988.[7][16] The sporting ZS remained on sale until late 1985; for the 1986 model year only the 50 PS (37 kW) 1,124 cc engine remained.[17] There was a minor facelift in 1987, introducing a new grille with three body-coloured horizontal bars and anthracite bumpers - now without a chrome band.[5] The Z, Style Z, and five-door GLS continued to be available with this engine in the home market until 1988.[18]

  • 1987–1988 Coupé (Note the different grille)
    1987–1988 Coupé (Note the different grille)
  • 1987–1988 5-door model
    1987–1988 5-door model

ZS 2

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A limited run of 1,000 sporting ZS 2s were built in 1979. They were powered by a 93 PS (68 kW) 1,360 cc four-cylinder engine.

Prototypes

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Several prototypes based on the 104 are known to exist. Different power sources were tried out, including electric and diesel. The M18 prototype (circa 1976) was a blue 5-door estate, with rear light clusters similar to those that were used on the 504 estate. The M23 was a dark red 3-door van concept based on the saloon rather than the existing 3-door coupé. A yellow three-box saloon (pictured) is also known, as is a white pick-up truck and the "Peugette" - a roadster prototype built on the 104 ZS platform.[19]

Prototypes
Peugeot 104 three-box saloon
Three-box saloon from rear
Peugeot 104 Estate
Estate
Peugette
Peugette roadster
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Citroën LN / LNA

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After Peugeot assumed control of Citroën in 1975, forming the PSA Group, the 104 coupé bodywork was shared with the 602 cc two-cylinder engined Citroën LN. In 1982 this car was fitted with the more modern 652 cc engine of the Visa in 1983 to become the LNA, before production ended in 1985.[20]

Citroën Visa

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The mechanical configuration of the 104 (with longer travel suspension), was also used in the Citroën Visa, leading to the abandonment of the Citroën Prototype Y plan for the Visa, although that plan went on to be used on Romanian-built cars. The Visa, unlike the LN / LNA, had its own distinctive body style and packaging. It remained in production until 1988, the same year as the 104's demise.[9] The Citroën C15 box van version of the Visa was in production with updated engines and transmissions until 2005.

Talbot Samba

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A derivative of the 104 coupé with a slightly longer rear section, the Talbot Samba was launched in 1981, following Peugeot's acquisition of Chrysler Europe (and its Talbot marque) in 1978. A cabriolet version of the Samba was developed. Production lasted until 1986.[21]

Market impact and replacement

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The Peugeot 104 was one of the most successful European small cars of the 1970s but it was starting to show its age against more modern rivals by the turn of the 1980s. When Peugeot launched the stylish all-new 205 in 1983, the 104 was withdrawn from most European markets, but it continued in France as a budget choice until production finally ceased in May 1988 after 16 years, in which time 1,624,992 Peugeot 104s had been built.[1] 345,849 of these were the short wheelbase Coupé versions.

As of 2019, only 12 Peugeot 104s remain taxed and on the roads in the United Kingdom with 24 on SORN.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b ""Peugeot 104 the great story of a small car"". L’Aventure Peugeot Museum. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Fahrbericht: Peugeot 104ZS: "Verkürzte Ausführung des Peugeot 104 mit stärkerem Motor"". Auto, Motor und Sport. Heft. Vol. 7 1976. 27 March 1976. pp. Seite 70–72.
  3. ^ Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot. The exhibit label (2012) states: «[Peugeot] 104 Berline: Modele qui inaugura la nouvelle usine de Mulhouse en Alsace en 1972…»
  4. ^ Allain, François (1996). Guide Peugeot: Tous le modèles de 1970 à 1990 (in French). E/P/A. p. 24. ISBN 2-85120-493-9.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Les Berlines" [The Saloons] (in French). Club 104 Peugeot. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
  6. ^ Frère, Paul (January 1974). "Paris Show Introduces V-8 Dino & 4-rotor Corvette". Road & Track. Vol. 25, no. 5. CBS Consumer Publishing Division. p. 42.
  7. ^ a b c d "Les Coupés" [The Coupés] (in French). Club 104 Peugeot. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  8. ^ a b c "Peugeot hatched". Autocar. 17 July 1976. p. 58.
  9. ^ a b "Autocade Peugeot 104". Autocade.net. 2 November 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  10. ^ a b Allain (1996), p. 44.
  11. ^ "Motorbase Peugeot 104". Motorbase.com. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  12. ^ Allain (1996), pp. 49, 53.
  13. ^ Bey-Rozet, Yves (12 August 1982). "Trop peu, trop tard" [Too little, too late]. Auto Hébdo (in French) (330). Club 104 Peugeot: 15. Retrieved 17 July 2011.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  14. ^ Allain (1996), p. 84.
  15. ^ Bey-Rozet, p. 17.
  16. ^ "Club Peugeot UK - Article on 104". ClubPeugeotUK.org. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
  17. ^ Allain (1996), p. 94.
  18. ^ Allain (1996), pp. 106-107.
  19. ^ "Club 104 Peugeot prototypes (French language)". Club-104-peugeot.org. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  20. ^ "Autocade Citroen LN". Autocade.net. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  21. ^ "Autocade Talbot Samba". Autocade.net. 7 December 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
  22. ^ "Index" (in French). Club 104 Peugeot. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
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