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Quick notes on Peugeot 406 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 10.5 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5121 rpm
    • Average torque: 227 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1450 kg / 3197 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2125 kg / 4686 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 1996 Peugeot 406 through generations

  • 2.0 HDI FAP —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 3.0 24V —5 MT (267 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (163 Nm)
  • 1.8 16V —5 MT (155 Nm)
  • 2.0 16V —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 2.0 HDI 90 —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • 2.0 HPi —5 MT (192 Nm)
  • 2.0 Turbo —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • 2.0 HDI 109 —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.2 16V —5 MT (217 Nm)
  • 2.2 HDi —5 MT (314 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 HDI FAP 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 24V 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 16V 5 MT—12 s to 60 mph (12.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HDI 90 5 MT—12.2 s to 60 mph (12.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HPi 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Turbo 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HDI 109 5 MT—12.2 s to 60 mph (12.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 HDI FAP 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 3.0 24V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 HDI 90 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 HPi 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 Turbo 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.0 HDI 109 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—5650 rpm.
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 HDI FAP Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    3.0 24V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.8 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 HDI 90 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 HPi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.0 HDI 109 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.2 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5650 rpm. 79%
    2.2 HDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 HDI FAP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 HDI 90
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 HPi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 HDI 109
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 HDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Peugeot 406 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5023 rpm
      • Average torque: 224 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1373 kg / 3027 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2003 kg / 4417 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Peugeot 406 through generations

  • 3.0 V6 —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • 1.6 —5 MT (130 Nm)
  • 1.9 TD —5 MT (201 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 2.0 HDI 90 —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • 2.0 HDI —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 HPi —5 MT (192 Nm)
  • 2.1 TD 12V —5 MT (250 Nm)
  • 2.0 Turbo —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • 2.2 HDi —5 MT (314 Nm)
  • 2.2 16V —5 MT (217 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 5 MT—14.9 s to 60 mph (15.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TD 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HDI 90 5 MT—13.8 s to 60 mph (14.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HDI 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 HPi 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1 TD 12V 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 Turbo 5 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.6 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.9 TD 5 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 HDI 90 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 HDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 HPi 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.1 TD 12V 5 MT—4300 rpm.
  • 2.0 Turbo 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—5650 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.9 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 HDI 90 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 HDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 HPi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.1 TD 12V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4300 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.2 HDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.2 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5650 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.9 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 HDI 90
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 HDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 HPi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.1 TD 12V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 HDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Peugeot 406 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5430 rpm
      • Average torque: 255 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1436 kg / 3166 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2066 kg / 4556 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1997 Peugeot 406 through generations

  • 3.0 V6 24V —5 MT (267 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • 2.2 16V —5 MT (217 Nm)
  • 2.0 16V —5 MT (190 Nm)
  • 2.2 HDi —5 MT (314 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 V6 24V 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.0 V6 24V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 16V 5 MT—5650 rpm.
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 HDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.0 V6 24V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    3.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.2 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5650 rpm. 79%
    2.0 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.2 HDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5650 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 HDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%