1950 Peugeot 203

The 203 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) automobile with a front mounted engine, from Peugeot. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.3 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 41 bhp (41.6 PS/30.6 kW) at 4500 rpm and 78 Nm (58 lbft/8 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Its quoted kerb weight is 900 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 115 km/h (71 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4350 mm
Weight
900 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
41.6 PS / 41 bhp / 30.6 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm / 58 ft.lb / 8 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
115 km/h / 71 mph

1950 Peugeot 203 specifications

1950 Peugeot 203 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2580 mm	101.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1320 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1320 mm	52 inches
Length	4350 mm	171.3 inches
Width	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Height	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	900 kg	1984 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	47 litres	10.3 [12.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Peugeot
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1290 cc (78.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 73 mm 2.95 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.03
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	41.6 PS (41 bhp) (30.6 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	78 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output	23.7 kW/litre 32.2 ps/litre 31.8 bhp/litre 0.52 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	60.47 Nm/litre 0.73 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PBIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	759.8 kPa (110.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	322.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 46.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 33.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 45.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.44 kg/kW 49.17 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	155 x 400
Tyres rear	155 x 400
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.78
Final drive ratio	5.75
general
Carfolio.com ID	594737
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1950 Peugeot 203 added 2019-04-16. Last modified 2020-03-16.