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1999 Peugeot 406 V6 [8B]

1999 Peugeot 406 [8B] in Taxi 2, Movie, 2000

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1999 Peugeot 406 V6 [8B]

00:03:44 The vehicle is part of the movie

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antp ◊ 2005-02-07 00:09	Dans ce film-ci il s'agit d''une 406 Phase 2 (celle du premier film était une Phase 1), et n'a plus la même plaque, et peut même déployer ses ailes
steadicam ◊ 2005-09-27 13:19	this is the best building car in movies .but i´m intressting what happend to the 8 car from the movies after turn i know that some of them are in museums in france but what happend to the rest ?i´m locking this films thins 6 years i´m a big fan from taxi the movies THE BIGGEST
The STIG ◊ 2006-07-27 19:20	One of them is in the Peugeot Museum.
antp ◊ 2006-08-22 00:53	-- Last edit: 2015-02-25 13:14:58 (walter)
Kowalski ◊ 2006-08-26 19:54	As much as I like the Peugeot 406. I hate the "Taxi" series simply because they made the 406 look ridiculous with all these silly sideskirts and that horrendous spoiler. Besides, only a fool to write a script where a mere Pug 406 can fly...geez...what the f***! That's just plain ludicrous.
ggj ◊ 2007-12-09 01:52	It doesn't fly. It's got little wings to keep the car level when making big jumps:D The 406's look very cool in the 'Taxi' series. The one from the first movie is the coolest one, I think.
orbit_lover ◊ 2011-02-19 15:03	Kowalski wrote As much as I like the Peugeot 406. I hate the "Taxi" series simply because they made the 406 look ridiculous with all these silly sideskirts and that horrendous spoiler. Besides, only a fool to write a script where a mere Pug 406 can fly...geez...what the f***! That's just plain ludicrous. dude, you said that comment on every page of the taxi 406, we know what you think already. but some people like the movie. Maybe it is a bit overdone, but I find it a good movie, and I actually like the car.
galloper ◊ 2021-02-11 03:37
antp ◊ 2025-11-30 18:26	One of those used in the movie was recently sold for 95 200 € Link to "cars.bonhams.com" Quote 1999 Peugeot 406 V6 Chassis no. VF38BXFZE80843171 • Screen-used in Taxi 2 (2000) as a hero/stunt 406 V6 • Built by Christian Bonnichon for the production and driven by rally legend Jean Ragnotti during filming • Ex-Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot (Sochaux); sold at auction and acquired by Movie Cars Central in 2018 • Signed on the car by Jean Ragnotti (stunt driver) and Samy Naceri (lead actor) • Powered by a 3.0-litre V6 24-valve engine paired with a five-speed manual gearbox Originally finished in Gris Quartz with a velour interior, this 1999 Peugeot 406 V6 was produced as a second-series example equipped with the desirable 3.0-litre 24-valve engine and five-speed manual transmission. Ahead of filming for Taxi 2 (2000), the car was delivered to Christian Bonnichon—Peugeot's long-standing film-preparation specialist—to be transformed into one of the film's "hero-stunt" 406s used for high-speed sequences and close-up shots. The car was extensively reworked to match the now-legendary "transformed" taxi configuration. It received the complete aerodynamic body kit, distinctive TSW Imola alloy wheels, and the signature bright white paint finish. The interior was similarly modified with bespoke leather upholstery and electric front seats. A racing-style "Alain Prost" steering wheel replaced the standard unit, and the gear lever was reimagined in "aircraft" style. The sun visors conceal a control panel, and the rear compartment even features the humorous motion-sickness ("vomit") bags seen on screen. The suspension was lowered, and the floors and sills were adapted to accommodate the deployable plane-style wings featured in the airport chase scene. For filming, Luc Besson's production team enlisted renowned rally driver Jean Ragnotti, who performed many of the film's key driving sequences. Ragnotti later signed the car's right-hand mirror, while lead actor Samy Naceri also added his signature—making this example uniquely tied to both the film and its stars. After filming and subsequent promotional use, the car entered Peugeot's official heritage collection, Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot, in Sochaux. It remained there until 2018, when it was sold at the museum's auction and acquired by Movie Cars Central. The car retains its original film bodywork and distinctive presentation as seen on screen. Showing fewer than 3,400 kilometres from new, this cult 406 remains one of the most authentic surviving examples of France's most famous movie car. Offered on a bill of sale and accompanied by an insurance valuation, it would require servicing before being driven.
mike962 ◊ 2025-11-30 18:34	a 406 so expensive ??? -- Last edit: 2025-11-30 18:34:22
Baube ◊ 2025-11-30 18:54	ever seen an economical movie star ? ..

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