Peugeot 5CV was a popular name for several models of the Peugeot Type 172 between 1925 and 1929.

Debut

The first of the 5CV series was the Type 172 BC, itself a new model, though similar to the Quadrilette

Peugeot Quadrilette

Peugeot Quadrilette is the popular name for the Peugeot Type 161 and Peugeot Type 172 and associated models produced between 1921 and 1924.-Type 161:...

, which was still sold through 1924. The Type 172 BC carried over the 667 cc engine from the Quadrilette, but with power up to 11 hp. It debuted at the Tour de France automobile

Tour de France automobile

Tour de France Automobile was a sports car race held on roads around France, first held in 1899 at speeds of 30 mph . The first event was won by René de Knyff driving a Panhard et Levassor...

 in 1924.

Models

Small styling changes and a new engine changed the Type 172 BC into the Type 172 R in 1926. The engine was a 720 cc I4 and produced the same power rating as before, but torque was quoted appreciably higher. In 1928, the engine was replaced with a smaller 695 cc powerplant that nevertheless produced more power, at 14 hp. A smaller engine and a wider track nevertheless lowered the rating of the new Type 172 M tax classification

Tax horsepower

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to 4CV.

Production

Total production of the Type 172 models in this timeframe amounted to 48,285 units.

Models and Production

Model	Year	Production
Type 172 BC	1924–1925	7,084
Type 172 R	1926–1928	27,119
Type 172 M	1928	11,970
Type 172 S	1929	2,112