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Citroën CX

1974 – 1982 France

The Citroën CX was in production from 1974 to 1982. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 73 to 125 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.

Citroën CX 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1974 – 1982
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power73 – 125 hp
0–100 km/h10.3 – 17.1 s
Top speed156 – 191 km/h
Fuel economy7.7 – 11.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.5L D 5MT FWD (75 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 73 hp 17.1 s 156 5-Speed manual
2.0L 4MT FWD (106 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 106 hp 11.7 s 176 4-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT FWD (115 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 113 hp 11.0 s 181 5-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 125 hp 10.3 s 191 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2500 cm3 (153 ci)
Power
54 KW @ 4250 RPM73 HP @ 4250 RPM72 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque
108 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM147 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185SR14

Dimensions

Length
183.9 in (4671 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.43

Weight

Unladen Weight
2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1985 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
78 KW @ 5500 RPM106 HP @ 5500 RPM105 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
120 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM163 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185SR14

Dimensions

Length
183.9 in (4671 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.43

Weight

Unladen Weight
2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2347 cm3 (143 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
130 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM176 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112.5 mph (181 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185SR14

Dimensions

Length
183.9 in (4671 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.43

Weight

Unladen Weight
2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2347 cm3 (143 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 4800 RPM125 HP @ 4800 RPM123 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
142 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM193 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118.7 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185SR14

Dimensions

Length
183.9 in (4671 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.1 cuFT (456 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.43

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Length4,671 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Curb weight1,260 – 1,375 kg
Torque147 – 193 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.