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Peugeot 601
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The Peugeot 601 was a range-topping car produced between 1934 and 1935 by Peugeot.[1] It had its formal launch on 5 May 1934 and marked a return by the manufacturer to six-cylinder engines.[2]
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Peugeot 601 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | S. A. des Automobiles Peugeot |
Production | 1934–1935 3,999 produced |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | saloon limousine familiale cabriolet roadster coupe |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2,148 cc straight-6 60 hp at 3500 rpm |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4,600 mm (181.1 in)-5,080 mm (200.0 in) |
Width | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,400 kg (3,100 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Peugeot Type 183 |
Successor | Peugeot 604 |
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Together with the Peugeot 401, the 601 was the first car to be built (by coachbuilder Carrosserie Pourtout) as a coupé-convertible, with a retractable hardtop, that could be moved and stowed under a reverse-hinged rear luggage lid.