The Peugeot 204 was a subcompact automobile produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1965 and 1976.
The 204, known in development as Project B12, was available in many body styles including a truck, convertible, coupe, and a van. It was launched in Paris, France on April 23, 1965 and became the best-selling car in France from 1969 to 1971. It used a front-wheel drive layout with a 1130 cc gasoline engine (the maximum allowed for the 6CV class in France) and a 1357 cc diesel engine. The 204 was also the first Peugeot to be equipped with disc brakes.
The 204 power plant had a distinctive design; the gearbox and differential were directly located below the engine block. This design helped Peugeot produce its first front wheel drive car.
The car proved to have good handling, decent performance, and excellent fuel economy.
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