Peugeot 106

Peugeot 106
Overview
Manufacturer	Peugeot
Production	1991–2003 (2,798,200 units)
Assembly	Mulhouse, France Aulnay-sous-Bois, France La Marsa, Tunisia (STAFIM)
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B)
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Citroën Saxo
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L I4 (petrol) 1.1 L I4 (petrol) 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.5 L I4 (diesel) 11 kW/15 hp (electric)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,385 mm (93.9 in) (1991–96) 2,387 mm (94.0 in) (1996–2003)
Length	3,564 mm (140.3 in) (1991–96) 3,678 mm (144.8 in) (1996–2003)
Width	1,590 mm (62.6 in) (1991–96) 1,594 mm (62.8 in) (1996–2003) 1,610 mm (63.4 in) (GTi)
Height	1,369 mm (53.9 in) (1991–96) 1,380 mm (54.3 in) (1996–2003) 1,357 mm (53.4 in) (GTi)
Curb weight	790–950 kg (1,741.7–2,094.4 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Peugeot 205 Peugeot 104
Successor	Peugeot 107 Peugeot 206

The Peugeot 106 is a supermini produced by French automaker Peugeot from September 1991 to July 2003, one of the longest running production cars ever made in Europe.^[1] It replaced the Peugeot 104 as Peugeot's entry-level offering. In January 2005, it was replaced by the Peugeot 107, which in turn was superseded by the Peugeot 108.

In January 1996, the Peugeot 106 also formed the basis for the near identical looks and size Citroën Saxo, and at this time the 106 received a facelift which saw all engines get fuel injection and equipment levels raised.

Rallye version

106 Rallye Phase 1

Marketed as having "fewer frills, more thrills", the Rallye version did not have alloy wheels, central locking or electrically-operated windows to keep the weight down to 825 kilograms, powered by a 1.3-litre petrol engine developing 100 bhp at 7,200rpm. It had a five-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle could be competitive in racing, but also made a practical family car.^[2] The Rallye also got a facelift in 1996, sporting a larger 1.6-litre petrol engine developing 103 hp at 6,200rpm.

Electric version

An electric Peugeot 106

In 1995, Peugeot launched an electric powered version of the 106, called the 106 Electrique. This was offered in a number of European countries including France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom.

The electric powertrain was developed and built by French engineering company Heuliez. The car used Nickel-cadmium battery technology manufactured by Saft Groupe S.A., had a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h) and had an official range of 100 km (62 mi).

Despite the high price of the vehicle, Peugeot anticipated demand for around 15,000–20,000 Peugeot 106 Electriques each year, with an expected total production run of 100,000 vehicles. In the end, only 6,400 Peugeot 106 électriques were sold between 1995 and 2003, most purchased by the French Administration.

Equipment

It had all independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front, and compact transverse torsion bars at the rear. Low-end models had areas of visible metal work on the doors and a generally more sparse interior. 1.0L and some early 1.1L cars were fitted with a 4 speed manual gearbox, with all other models having a 5 speed manual with an automatic gearbox as an option. No Phase I cars had power steering in RHD markets.

As with its sister car, the Citroën Saxo, air conditioning was never an option on RHD 106s.

The 1.0 and 1.1 petrol engines featured a carburettor from the car's launch, but were replaced by fuel injection a year later as a result of EC regulations.

The only bodystyle available from the launch was the three-door hatchback, with a five-door hatchback added in 1992.

106 Rallye Phase 2

Petrol Engines

Diesel Engines

References

External links

Media related to Peugeot 106 at Wikimedia Commons