Performance Review: Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 - [1986]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 505 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Peugeot 505 has a 2849cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The 505 shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 505's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1331 kgs (2934 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 505 shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 2849cc 12V V6 engine produces 170 bhp (126 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 173 lb-ft (234.5 Nm) @ 4250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot 505 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (152.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 505.

The Peugeot 505 has a Power to weight ratio of 127.7 bhp per ton and 129.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 505 competing with the 2002 Volkswagen-VW Golf R32 (152.7 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (152.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot 505 generating around 129.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Mini Cooper Cooper S (154.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (154.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.6 secs, this made the Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (9.30 secs) the 2000 Alfa-Romeo 166 2.0 ts (9.30 secs) the 1993 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.6 GSi 16V (9.30 secs) the or the 1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v (9.30 secs). This Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 is also faster than the 1986 Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 (9.40 secs) the 1973 Vauxhall-Opel Firenza Droop Snoot 2.3 Litre (9.40 secs) the 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen. (9.40 secs) the and the 2001 Alfa-Romeo 147 TS Selespeed (9.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 505 and the 1999 Audi TT 1.8T 225

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 505 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.26 secs @ 84.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Audi TT 1.8T 225 (16.18 secs), the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (16.18 secs), and the 2016 Renault Clio RS Trophy 220 1.6 Turbo (16.19 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1986 version of the Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 has a maximum speed of 121mph.

Top Speed of the 1986 505 equals the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1986 Peugeot 505 2.8 V6 then how about the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (132 mph), the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (132 mph), or the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (132 mph).

Related Links:

1986 505 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

Car Comparison