The Peugeot 504 e-Legend is a neo-retro, all-electric concept coupe that reimagines the legendary Peugeot 504 Coupe for the autonomous age. Unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show to mark the 504 Coupe's 50th anniversary, it blends 1970s grand-tourer style with a 340 kW electric powertrain, a 100 kWh battery and Peugeot's futuristic Responsive i-Cockpit. It is one of the most admired retro EV concepts of the modern era.
What is the Peugeot 504 e-Legend?
The e-Legend by Peugeot is a revival of the brand's classic DNA, based on the legendary 504. Exploring the future of driving, design and technology, Peugeot created a car that is as good at maintaining heritage traits as it is at signalling the evolution of its line-up. The concept pays direct homage to the Peugeot 504 Coupe, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
What are the e-Legend's specs and performance?
Differentiating from Peugeot's usual design, the car takes a muscular shape borrowed from the classic power cruisers of the 70s. The sensual and aggressive silhouette mixes design elements that revive the spirit of Peugeot's leading joyrides. Unlike its classic counterpart, it uses a high-tech electric powertrain: 340 kW of power and 800 Nm of torque are instantly available. This leads to a 0 to 100 km/h time of less than four seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h. Thanks to the 100 kWh battery, around 600 km of range is available, with 500 km of it charged in only 25 minutes. According to Peugeot, the concept blends four-wheel drive traction with full autonomous capability.
How does the i-Cockpit and autonomous driving work?
This concept is an intense and refined experience of driving, offering the driver the chance to control the way they want to drive the car or let the car drive itself. There are four driving modes. The two autonomous modes are Soft, a comfortable riding mode, and Sharp, an accurate and dynamic vehicle control with connections to all your resources such as social networks and schedule. Manual modes include Legend, a cruising mode with classic 504 dials on the dash, and Boost, a dynamic driving experience thanks to the powerful electric motor. In autonomous mode, the steering wheel retracts under the sound bar for a full view of the 49-inch display. As Autocar noted at the reveal, the e-Legend made one of the strongest cases yet for retro-styled electric motoring.
Will the e-Legend reach the road?
The e-Legend made its first debut in the French capital at the Paris Motor Show of 2018. While it remains a concept, the formula of modern technology with classic design is like a perfectly crafted cocktail, and it points to where neo-retro EVs may be heading.
Where to find retro and electric cars
If the e-Legend's blend of heritage and electric power resonates, explore similar machines in TheArsenale catalogue: the retro restomod Nardone 928, the modern muscle of the Equus Bass 770, and the all-electric Nitid Trinity hypercar. Browse more in the Cars collection and the Electric vehicles collection.
