Peugeot 403 (1959)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 80mm x 73mm
Displacement
1468cc
Firing order
1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot)
40 lb./sq. in.

Fuel Supply

Carburetor
Solex 32 PBICA (alt. Zenith 34WI)
Choke
23
Main
120
Air correction
170
Starter Jet
105
Start Air Jet
5.5
Pilot air Jet
45

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.004″ (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.008″ (cold)
Valve-timing indication
Intake valve opens 0° BTDC at 0.028″clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.016″
Plug gap 0.024″
Ignition timing indication
Datum holes in flywheel and housing
Ignition timing
9° 30′ BTDC (advanced)

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Ferodo 200 x 50

Brakes

Brake type
Hydraulic
Brake linings
Ferodo

Wheel Alignment

Toe-Out 2mm
Camber 0° 10′ +36′ to 0° 10′ -48′
Caster angle 2°26’±36′
King pin angle 9°48′