Peugeot Type 190
The final Peugeot to use traditional timber-frame construction.
- Power
- 14 bhp
- Top speed
- 37 mph
- Est. value
- $8k–$22k
About the Peugeot Type 190
The Peugeot Type 190, often marketed as the 5CV, was a pivotal small car that bridged the gap between the cyclecar-inspired Quadrilette and the modern 201. It was one of the last mass-produced Peugeots to feature a body built around a traditional ash or beech wood frame, crafted by skilled carpenters. Powered by a tiny 695cc side-valve engine, it offered reliable, economical transport for the French middle class during the late 1920s. Its success helped Peugeot transition to the standardized three-digit naming convention that defines the brand today.
Peugeot Type 190 specs
The Peugeot Type 190 produces 14 bhp (10 kW). It has a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h).
| Make | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 190 |
| Trim | 0.7 |
| Years | 1928–1931 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 33,677 built |
| Engine | 0.7-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 695 cc (0.7 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 14 bhp (10 kW) at 3,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 37 mph (60 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 650 kg (1,433 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 22 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 Type 190 worth?
A typical Peugeot Type 190 is estimated to be worth $8,000 – $22,000 (about £6,000 – £16,000).
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 Type 190 rarity in CarSpot
The Peugeot Type 190 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 40 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
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Peugeot Type 190 fun facts
- The Type 190 was the last Peugeot model to use the brand's original sequential numbering system before the '0' middle-digit format was introduced.
- Despite its small size, the 190 S was modern for its time, featuring four-wheel brakes as standard.
- The convertible version often featured a 'mother-in-law seat' (siège de belle-mère), a folding external rumble seat for a third passenger.