Peugeot DMA
| Company type | Light commercial truck |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1941 |
| Defunct | 1948 |
| Products | Light commercial trucks |
The Peugeot DMA was a light commercial truck manufactured by Peugeot between 1941 and 1948. It was distinguished as the brand's inaugural commercial vehicle featuring a forward control cab layout. This configuration enhanced both the length of the loading platform and the driver's field of vision, though it required placing the engine inside the cab. In contrast to the front-wheel drive Citroën TUB, the DMA utilized rear-wheel drive, which restricted the size of its flat loading surface.
Produced during the period of German occupation in France, with Peugeot's factory located in the restricted "Zone interdite," a significant portion of the 11,045 units were allocated to the German military. After World War II, production persisted despite limited resources, serving various French users including municipal fire brigades.
The DMA was equipped with a 2,142 cc petrol engine derived from the Peugeot 402. It was also capable of operating on charcoal-based gazogène, demonstrating Peugeot's prewar knowledge of alternative fuel systems in response to wartime petrol scarcity. This powerplant generated and allowed for a maximum speed of . The vehicle's load capacity was supported by dual rear wheels, enabling it to carry up to .
Starting in September 1946, the DMAH model featured an upgrade with hydraulic brake linkages.
In 1948, the DMA was replaced by the more compact Peugeot Q3A light truck. The light commercial vehicle market segment was subsequently served by the Peugeot D3 van introduced in 1950, following Peugeot’s takeover of the financially struggling Chenard-Walcker company.
External links
- Dma/Dmah (French) http://dma.peugeot.free.fr