L’Aventure at Retromobile 2023

THE PEUGEOT HAVE STYLE!
On a 300 m2 stand, L’Aventure Peugeot will exhibit 9 vehicles. On the occasion of the launch of the new PEUGEOT 408, a special tribute will be paid to the PEUGEOT “series 4”, models which have marked the history of the brand through their innovations.
Alongside a PEUGEOT 408, which introduces a fastback silhouette that is both unique on the current market and inspired by the great tradition of automotive design, six historic “series 4” will be exhibited on the stand:
PEUGEOT 401 saloon and 401 coupe-convertible Eclipse (1934-1935)
When it was launched, the 401 saloon was distinguished by its independent front wheels, a novelty that significantly improved road handling. But this first generation of the “4 series” has above all remained in history thanks to the 401 Eclipse of 1935, the first coupé-cabriolet with a hardtop in production. This offers the comfort of a coupé and the pleasure of a convertible thanks to its electrically retractable sheet metal roof! An invention which will then be used on several PEUGEOTs, but also on models from many other manufacturers. The 401 Eclipse presented will be specially taken out of L’Aventure Peugeot Museum for the occasion.
PEUGEOT 402 B Light (1938-1942)
The 402 left its mark with an original idea: grouping the headlights in the center of the front part of the car, behind the radiator grille! Beyond the aesthetic intention, which contributes to offering the 402 a fluid and modern line, this innovation also improves the aerodynamics of the car. As its name suggests, the 402 B “Légère” is a lighter version that can reach 135 km/h!
PEUGEOT 403 Convertible (1956-1961)
Made famous in its convertible version by Inspector Columbo, the 403 was well beyond a great commercial success thanks to its many other versions: sedan, station wagon, van and pick-up. In total, more than 1.2 million 403s were marketed in many countries between 1955 and 1966.
PEUGEOT 404 Coupe (1962-1968)
The all-Latin beauty of the 404 was designed by Pininfarina, whose collaboration with PEUGEOT was then in full swing. The talent of the designer was to succeed in declining the balance and the elegance of the lines of the 404 sedan on the station wagon, the coupé and the convertible. In 1962, the 404 was the first production French car to receive an injection engine.
PEUGEOT 405 Mi16 Le Mans (1993)
This special series of 405 Mi16s celebrates PEUGEOT’s victory at the 1993 24 Hours of Le Mans. 15 inches, a carbon strip on the dashboard, a unique Lucifer red metallic color and specific decorative elements.

In 2023, the PEUGEOT 205 celebrates its 40th anniversary!
Throughout 2023, L’Aventure Peugeot will organize numerous celebrations to celebrate the “sacred number” of PEUGEOT, commercially launched on February 24th, 1983 and whose competition version (the famous 205 T16) was presented on February 23th. The festivities begin at Rétromobile with, in particular, the exhibition of a rare 205 GTI Griffe from 1991, a special series equipped with the 1.9-litre 130 horsepower engine.
PEUGEOT has always been a global mobility provider, on both 2 wheels and 4 wheels. L’Aventure PEUGEOT is presenting on its stand at Rétromobile a “World Record” PEUGEOT P 515 motorcycle from 1934, a machine that has broken 9 world speed records.

DS AUTOMOBILES UNDER THE SIGN OF PERFORMANCE
Surrounded by the ParIDS, Euro SM Club and DS-ID Club de France clubs, L’Aventure DS Automobiles has chosen performance as its exhibition theme with the presentation of 4 models from yesterday and today:
2 technological laboratories
SM PROTOTYPE of 1973 (Collection of the Conservatory).
A rolling test bench, this prototype is designed to experiment with the passage of high power in front wheel drive and the stability of the trajectory at high speed. Using controls and measuring instruments, it is possible, while driving, to correct the attitude of the car or to modify parameters such as the centering of the masses, the flexibility of the suspensions, the distribution of the roll.
DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE: HIGH PERFORMANCE LABORATORY (2022)
Designed as a very high-performance laboratory, DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE, revealed in February 2022, was imagined by DS PERFORMANCE after winning two Drivers’ titles and two Team titles in the Formula E Championship.
During its first test campaign, DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE has already covered more than 3,000 kilometers and validated a 0 to 100 km/h in 2.0 seconds! Following its participation in the 6th edition of Chantilly Arts & Elégance Richard Mille, DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE received the innovation prize, acknowledging its technological and stylistic choices.
2 standard models that embody performance
DS 21 PALLAS with ELECTRONIC INJECTION (1970)
1969 is the year of the appearance of a first-rate mechanical modification, the 2175 cc engine of the DS 21 receives electronically managed fuel injection and thus sees its power increase to 139 hp and also for a top speed now exceeding 185 km/h…
DS 9 360 CRISTAL PEARL (2022), unique composition presenting the excellence of French luxury know-how with an exclusive new interior designed and crafted by the women and men of the Colors and Materials team and the saddlers at DS Automobiles based in the Paris region.