Peugeot Type 181
| Peugeot Type 181 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Peugeot |
| Production | 1925–1928 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm standard 2865 mm “B” ("longue") model |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Peugeot Type 173 |
| Successor | Peugeot 301 |
The Peugeot Type 181, also known at the time and normally advertised simply according to its fiscal horse power as the Peugeot 11HP,[1] was a mid-range car produced between 1925 and 1928 by the French auto-maker Peugeot at their Audincourt plant.
The Type 181 was first presented in October 1924 at the 19th Paris Motor Show as a new model for 1925.[1] Nearly 10,000 Type 181s were produced including, in 1928, Peugeot ‘s 100,000th automobile.
The car was closely related to the Peugeot Type 177, but came with a larger 1,615 cc side-valve four-cylinder engine,[1] driving the rear wheels and delivering a claimed 40 hp.
The standard 181 model featured a 2795 mm wheelbase, while the slightly longer 181 B had a 2865 mm wheelbase. The cars’ overall lengths were respectively 4000 mm and 4070 mm, with a track of 1260 mm.
Various bodies were available including a “Torpedo”, an “all-weather cabriolet” and a “Coupé limousine” offering space for five people.
Type 181 production continued until 1928, by when 9,259 had been produced.
Sources and further reading
[edit]- Wolfgang Schmarbeck: Alle Peugeot Automobile 1890-1990. Motorbuch-Verlag. Stuttgart 1990. ISBN 3-613-01351-7