The Peugeot P4 is the official 4x4 liaison vehicle of the French army. Produced from 1981 to 2002 by Peugeot in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, it is in fact a militarised version of the Mercedes-Benz 240 GD.
Specifications:
- Engine: OM 616 — 4-cylinder diesel, 72 hp (then 80 hp in the late version)
- Configuration: permanent 4x4
- Kerb weight: approximately 1,850 kg
- Payload: 400 kg
- Capacity: 2+3 passengers or 2 passengers + equipment
- Steering: left-hand (LHD)
Versions and variants:
- Standard P4: liaison vehicle
- P4 ambulance: with stretcher and medical equipment
- P4 radio: with communications installation
- P4 VLTT (Véhicule Léger Tout Terrain): reinforced version
The P4 is a highly sought-after collector's vehicle in France, and a reliable professional tool for small humanitarian units in Africa. Its Mercedes mechanics ensure worldwide parts availability.