Performance Review: Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 - [1984]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot 604 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T.This particular Peugeot 604 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 604 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 604'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 1420 kgs (3130 lbs) this makes the Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot 604 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2849cc 12V V6 engine produces 155 bhp (115 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 173 lb-ft (234.5 Nm) @ 3000 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 604 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line (134.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot 604.

The Peugeot 604 has a Power to weight ratio of 109.1 bhp per ton and 121.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 604 competing with the 2005 Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line (134.0 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI vRS (134.0 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 604 generating around 121.8 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 1987 Renault 5 GT Turbo (146.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2000 Audi A4 3.0 V6 Quattro (146.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.0 secs, this made the Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 as fast as the 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (9.70 secs) the 1996 BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 (9.70 secs) the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (9.70 secs) the or the 1977 Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia (9.70 secs). This Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 is also faster than the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (9.80 secs) the 1980 Ford Mustang M81 Mclaren 2.3 Turbo (9.80 secs) the 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Turbo (9.80 secs) the and the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 2.3 V6 Turbo (9.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 604 and the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot 604 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.11 secs @ 79.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged (17.04 secs), the 1978 Maserati Merak SS 3.0 V6 (17.04 secs), and the 1984 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo (17.05 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1984 version of the Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 has a maximum speed of 118mph.

Top Speed of the 1984 604 equals the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1984 Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 then how about the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (129 mph), the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (129 mph), or the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (129 mph).

Related Links:

1984 604 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

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