Citroen BX 1982–1994

1 generation
No photos yet1.6 MT (80 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classD
CountryFrance
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1580 cm3 Gasoline
Power79 hp
GearboxManual
OriginFrance

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque132 N*m
Capacity1580 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM5600 RPM
Max power (kW)59 kW
Stroke cycle73 mm
Engine power79 hp
Engine power80 PS
Cylinder bore83 mm
Compression ratio9.3
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Engine codeXU5
Bodywork
Rear track1350 mm
Back track width1350 mm
Height1410 mm
Front track1410 mm
Front track width1410 mm
Full weight1540 kg
Ground clearance160 mm
Clearance160 mm
Width1680 mm
Max trunk capacity1805 l
Wheelbase2655 mm
Length4400 mm
Number of seater5
Min trunk capacity510 l
Curb weight990 kg
Body typeWagon
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10.9 m
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.8 s
Max speed170 km/h
Fuel tank capacity52 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.9 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 580 to 930 km
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, hydro-pneumatic element
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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