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Citroën BX

1983 – 1986 France

The Citroën BX is a car built from 1983 to 1986. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 61 to 126 hp. The lightest version weighs only 870 kg. It was also available as a estate.

Citroën BX 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1983 – 1986
Variants8
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power61 – 126 hp
0–100 km/h8.9 – 16.2 s
Top speed155 – 195 km/h
Fuel economy5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power
45 KW @ 5500 RPM61 HP @ 5500 RPM60 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
78 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM106 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
145SR14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
1918 lbs (870 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
48 KW @ 4600 RPM65 HP @ 4600 RPM64 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
87 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM118 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
97 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165/70R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2242 lbs (1017 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3263 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
48 KW @ 4600 RPM65 HP @ 4600 RPM64 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
87 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM118 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165/70R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2304 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power
53 KW @ 5750 RPM72 HP @ 5750 RPM71 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque
78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
145SR14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
1926.8 lbs (874 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1580 cm3 (96 ci)
Power
69 KW @ 6000 RPM94 HP @ 6000 RPM93 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
100 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM135 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165/70R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2233 lbs (1013 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3175 lbs (1440 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1580 cm3 (96 ci)
Power
69 KW @ 6000 RPM94 HP @ 6000 RPM93 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
100 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM135 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
109.4 mph (176 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165/70R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2050.3 lbs (930 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5600 RPM105 HP @ 5600 RPM103 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM158 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
165/70R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2187 lbs (992 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
93 KW @ 5800 RPM126 HP @ 5800 RPM125 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
127 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM172 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.7 gallons (51.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Length4,229 mm
Width1,661 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,659 mm
Curb weight870 – 1,045 kg
Torque106 – 172 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.