Peugeot Type 177
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 26, 1810 in France |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Peugeot Type 177 B represented a mid-tier automobile manufactured by the French company Peugeot between 1924 and 1929. It featured a fiscal horsepower rating of 10 CV and a wheelbase measuring 2670 mm, positioning it as a competitor to vehicles such as the Citroën B2 and Renault KZ.
This model was developed from the Peugeot Type 173, sharing many mechanical parts and overall size. Initially, it was equipped with a 1,525 cc overhead valve inline-four engine that generated 29 hp at 1,900 rpm. The Type 177 was available in three versions—B, BH, and BL—and replaced the discontinued Type 173 in 1925.
In the same year, Peugeot launched the Type 181, closely related to the Type 177 but powered by a larger 1,615 cc engine producing 30 hp, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 75 km/h (47 mph).
Production of the original Type 177 B ceased in late 1926 after manufacturing 16,039 units. Early in 1927, the updated 177 M was introduced, notable for its innovative transparent roof—a design feature ahead of its era.
During the October 1928 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot presented the 177 R for the upcoming 1929 model year. This version featured a slightly longer wheelbase of 2695 mm and was equipped with a smaller 1,393 cc engine delivering 25 hp, setting it apart from the more powerful Type 181. This setup allowed for a top speed of 70 km/h (44 mph).
Both models—the Type 177 and Type 181—enjoyed commercial success. Over 40,000 units of the Type 177 were produced, while the milestone of Peugeot’s 100,000th vehicle was marked by a Type 181, one of the last cars assembled at the Audincourt factory. By the end of its production in 1928, the Type 181 had reached a total output of 9,259 units.
The Type 177 line continued until 1929, concluding with the adoption of the larger 1,615 cc engine formerly exclusive to the Type 181. An additional production run of 18,202 vehicles was completed before manufacturing ended.
References and sources
- Wolfgang Schmarbeck: Alle Peugeot Automobile 1890–1990. Motorbuch-Verlag. Stuttgart 1990.