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Review: Peugeot N3 306 Cabriolet (1994-97)

3.5 stars

  • Flexible 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol engines
  • Manual transmission has light clutch pedal and accurate gearshifts
  • Competent ride/handling balance
  • Well-weighted steering provides good feel
  • Body shudders over bumps
  • Below average build quality

Overview

Released in October 1994, the Peugeot N3 306 Cabriolet was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Designed by Pininfarina and manufactured in Poissy, France, the front-wheel drive 306 Cabriolet was initially available with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. In February 1997, however, the range was expanded with the introduction of models with 2.0-litre petrol engines.

Dimensions and suspension

The N3 306 Cabriolet was 4144 mm long, 1689 mm wide, 1356 mm tall and had a 2540 mm long wheelbase. Futhermore, the 306 Cabriolet had independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar; the independent rear suspension had trailing arms, transverse torsion bars and an anti-roll bar.

Peugeot N3 306 Cabriolet specifications
  Years Engine Trans. Peak power Peak torque
306 Cabriolet 1994-97 1.8-litre petrol I4 5sp man.,
4sp auto
77 kW at 6000 rpm 160 Nm at 3000 rpm
1997 2.0-litre petrol I4 5sp man.,
4sp auto
92 kW at 5500 rpm 187 Nm at 4200 rpm

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the N3 306 Cabriolet consisted of ABS.

Features

Standard features for the N3 306 Cabriolet included 14-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, air conditioning, front fog lights, central locking, power mirrors and power windows.

Models with 2.0-litre engines were fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels.

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