Peugeot Type 175

Peugeot Type 175
Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 1923-1924
303 produced
Body and chassis
Body style Torpedo Sport
Layout FR layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase 121.7 inches (3,090 mm)
Length 165.4 inches (4,200 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Peugeot Type 138
Successor Peugeot Type 176
3 Liter engine of the Peugeot type 175
Engine Peugeot type 175 Torpedo Sport
Peugeot type 175 Torpedo Sport
Peugeot type 175 Torpedo Sport

The Peugeot Type 175 was a fairly large sports car from Peugeot produced in 1923 and 1924. This model was produced at the factory in Audincourt. The OHV engine, of the LA5 range, displaced 3.0 L (2951 cc, 180 cid) and it could reach 100 km/hr. Only available with the torpedo sport body at the price of 38000 old Francs. In 1924, this sports car won the 1100 km race Paris-Nice, in the category 3 litres.

A total of only 303 were made and only 4 surviving cars are known.

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