Peugeot Type 5
A lightweight pioneer from the dawn of motorsport and series production.
- Power
- 3 bhp
- Top speed
- 16 mph
- Est. value
- $400k–$530k
About the Peugeot Type 5
The Peugeot Type 5 was a significant evolution of the earlier Type 3, featuring a shorter and lighter chassis designed to improve agility and power-to-weight. It is powered by a rear-mounted Daimler V-twin engine built under licence by Panhard et Levassor, utilizing hot-tube ignition and a four-speed sliding-gear transmission. The model gained fame for its participation in the 1894 Paris-Rouen reliability trial, widely considered the world's first motor race, where all five entered Peugeots finished. With only 14 units produced, it remains one of the rarest and most historically important survivors from the veteran era.
Peugeot Type 5 specs
The Peugeot Type 5 produces 3 bhp (2 kW). It has a top speed of 16 mph (26 km/h).
| Make | Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 5 |
| Trim | 0.6 |
| Years | 1893–1896 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Runabout |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 14 built |
| Engine | 1.0-litre Daimler V-twin |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,026 cc (1.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 3 bhp (2 kW) at 700 rpm |
| Redline | 800 rpm |
| Top speed | 16 mph (26 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 400 kg (882 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 8 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 5 worth?
A typical Peugeot Type 5 is estimated to be worth $400,000 – $530,000 (about £298,000 – £395,000).
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 5 rarity in CarSpot
The Peugeot Type 5 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 5 fun facts
- The Type 5 used a hollow steel tubular frame that doubled as part of the cooling system, with water circulating through the tubes.
- A Type 5 driven by Louis Rigoulot finished 11th in the 1894 Paris-Rouen race, averaging approximately 9.1 mph over the 79-mile course.
- It was one of the first cars to feature a sliding-gear transmission, a sophisticated alternative to the belt-drive systems common in the 1890s.
