Only 3,999 were built, and its Eclipse convertible shared the world's first retractable hardtop with the smaller 401.
Lead trim: 2,148 cc straight-six (60 hp)
Peugeot 6011934–1935
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FactOnly 3,999 were built, and its Eclipse convertible shared the world's first retractable hardtop with the smaller 401.
The Peugeot 601 was a range-topping car produced between 1934 and 1935 by Peugeot, with 3,999 produced. It had its formal launch on 5 May 1934 and marked a return by the manufacturer to six-cylinder engines; it was Peugeot's first entry into the luxury car market since 1932. Together with the Peugeot 401 Eclipse, the very limited production 601 Eclipse, built by Carrosserie Pourtout, was the first series-produced car to be built as a coupé-convertible with a retractable hardtop. The car was equipped with an inline 6-cylinder 2,148 cc engine developing 60 hp at 3,500 rpm; with limited power and relatively high weight it had a listed top speed of only 105 or 110 km/h. It was closely based on the recently rebodied 201 and 301 models, but the longer six-cylinder engine required a longer wheelbase: as launched, the 601 came with 2,980 mm for the "Normale" and 3,200 mm for the "Longue". Like other Peugeots of the era it had independent front suspension.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,148 cc straight-six (60 hp) | 1934–1935 | 2.1 L Inline-6 | 60 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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