Reader contribution: Peugeot 505 STX at VIR

Reader Rabin shared these images of his brother’s 1987 Peugeot 505 STX tearing up VIR recently. The car looks fantastic in motion, and it’s eye-opening seeing it running alongside newer and more recognizable cars.

The car was recently modified to accept 6×139.7 bolt pattern wheels. Yes, you read that right— 6-lug wheels! According to Rabin, 6×139.7 is a natural upgrade from the Peugeot’s stock 4×140.

You can’t argue with the results.

Hunter and hunted.

This has to be an optical illusion— right?!

Thanks for sharing, Rabin!

~ by velofinds on May 23, 2012.

Posted in Circuits, Mods, Readers' rides, Still images
Tags: 505, 505 stx, peugeot, stx, vir, virginia international raceway

11 Responses to “Reader contribution: Peugeot 505 STX at VIR”

Nice !

I always thought the 505 is what would happen if a Toyota Cressida and an E23 7 Series BMW had a one night stand.

rs2racer said this on May 23, 2012 at 7:45 am
- now there’s a visual 😉
  
  motoringconbrio said this on May 23, 2012 at 9:38 am
These are just awesome. I especially love the last shot! I miss cars that LOOK like they are actually cornering! Now upload that GoPro footage and let’s hear the car too!

Automobiliac said this on May 23, 2012 at 8:40 am
Lovely pictures. I’m so impressed with how the paint looks – flawless. I have always wanted to drive at VIR and for awhile in college I wanted a Toyota Cressida to turn into a drift car.

sundaydrivenyc said this on May 23, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Awesome Bean! Its good to see my old Pug chums from 505turbo.com on mcb…and that wheel mod is quite an accomplishment, I know Rabin had a thread going for a while on how to perform one, been out of touch on that. Rabin’s own 5-speed gets to see some action as well…small world.

Kisii said this on May 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm
The 505 is the meanest looking of all the French cars.
If Batman were French he’d use it as his base car for “le batmobile”

tomd said this on May 23, 2012 at 6:10 pm
now that’s unique, i’ve never seen a track-spec 505 before. back in the day these were supremely capable touring cars, not road rockets but able to cover long distance in a relaxed, stress-free fashion.

wm said this on May 23, 2012 at 8:20 pm
- motoringconbrio said this on May 23, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Arun, car looks great…….love the shots leading the Porsches!!

LL Pierce said this on May 25, 2012 at 8:55 am
The wheels look like they were worth the wait. Congratulations, Arun!!! If you are looking for a pit crew, I can think of a couple of volunteers for next time. Look forward to hearing more about race day!

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Elissa&Nicole said this on May 25, 2012 at 6:47 pm
[…] Rabin and friends recently went on a road trip to the most recent Pikes Peak International Hill Climb which, if you’re a Peugeot owner like Rabin, certainly constitutes a pilgrimage of sorts— Peugeot is no stranger to Pikes Peak, after all. The photos suggest that it was an excellent time. […]

Pilgrimage to Pikes Peak | . . . said this on July 10, 2013 at 12:00 am