Peugeot 405 Mi16
The Pininfarina-styled sports saloon that redefined front-wheel-drive handling.
- Power
- 160 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 7.9 s
- Top speed
- 137 mph
- Est. value
- $6k–$25k
About the Peugeot 405 Mi16
The Peugeot 405 Mi16 is widely regarded as one of the finest-handling front-wheel-drive saloons ever produced. Launched in 1987, it featured a high-revving 1.9-litre 16-valve engine derived from the legendary 205 T16 rally car's architecture. Its lightweight construction and expertly tuned chassis provided a level of agility and steering feedback that rivalled contemporary BMWs. While the later 2.0-litre Phase 2 models added refinement, the original 1.9-litre version remains the purist's choice for its raw character and superior power-to-weight ratio.
Peugeot 405 Mi16 specs
The Peugeot 405 Mi16 produces 160 bhp (119 kW) and 181 Nm (133 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h).
| Make | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Model | 405 Mi16 |
| Trim | 1.9 16V |
| Years | 1987–1992 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 25,000 built |
| Original price | About $21,000 when new |
| Engine | 1.9-litre 16-valve DOHC inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,905 cc (1.9 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 160 bhp (119 kW) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 181 Nm (133 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,085 kg (2,392 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 147 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Peugeot 405 Mi16 worth?
A typical Peugeot 405 Mi16 is estimated to be worth $6,000 – $25,000 (about £4,500 – £19,000).
Its original price when new was about $21,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Peugeot 405 Mi16 rarity in CarSpot
The Peugeot 405 Mi16 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 28 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Peugeot 405 Mi16 fun facts
- The 405 Mi16's engine served as the basis for the unit used in the 405 Turbo 16, which won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1989 and 1990.
- It was the last Peugeot model officially sold in the United States before the brand withdrew from the market in 1991.
- The car was famously featured in a high-budget UK television commercial set to Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away', showing it driving through a field of explosions.