Peugeot Type 3
The world's first series-production car and a pioneer of the internal combustion engine.
- Power
- 2 bhp
- Top speed
- 11 mph
- Est. value
- $450k–$750k
About the Peugeot Type 3
The Peugeot Type 3 is a landmark in automotive history, representing the brand's transition from steam to petrol power and the birth of series production. Powered by a Daimler-designed V-twin engine licensed through Panhard et Levassor, it proved its reliability by completing a 2,045 km journey following the 1891 Paris-Brest-Paris cycle race. Its vis-à-vis body style, where passengers sat facing each other, was typical of the era's 'horseless carriages'. As one of the earliest roadworthy vehicles in existence, it is a highly coveted entry for the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Peugeot Type 3 specs
The Peugeot Type 3 produces 2 bhp (1 kW). It has a top speed of 11 mph (18 km/h).
| Make | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 3 |
| Trim | 2.0 |
| Years | 1891–1894 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Vis-à-vis |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 64 built |
| Engine | 0.6-litre Daimler V-twin |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 565 cc (0.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 2 bhp (1 kW) at 1,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 11 mph (18 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 4 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 3 worth?
A typical Peugeot Type 3 is estimated to be worth $450,000 – $750,000 (about £336,000 – £559,000).
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 3 rarity in CarSpot
The Peugeot Type 3 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 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 3 fun facts
- A Type 3 became the first car ever driven in Italy when it was delivered to textile magnate Gaetano Rossi in 1893.
- The engine originally used hot-tube ignition and a 'vaporiser' carburettor, often running on volatile fuels like hexane.
- Armand Peugeot personally drove a Type 3 for over 1,200 miles to prove its durability, setting a world distance record for a petrol vehicle at the time.
