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Citroën CX

1982 – 1985 France

Citroën built the CX from 1982 to 1985. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 169 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1974 – 1982), peak power rose from 125 to 169 hp, and minimum weight went down by 25 kg. The same generation also came as a estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.5L D 5MT FWD (75 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 75 hp 17.8 s 147 5-Speed manual
2.5L D Turbo 5MT FWD (95 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 95 hp 13.3 s 174 5-Speed manual
2.0L 4MT FWD (106 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 106 hp 12.1 s 176 4-Speed manual
2.4L 5MT FWD (128 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 125 hp 10.6 s 192 5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (138 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 137 hp 9.7 s 200 5-Speed manual
2.5L 5MT FWD (168 HP)
2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 169 hp 8.0 s 217 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2500 cm3 (153 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4250 RPM75 HP @ 4250 RPM74 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
91.3 mph (147 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2500 cm3 (153 ci)
Power
70 KW @ 3700 RPM95 HP @ 3700 RPM94 BHP @ 3700 RPM
Torque
159 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM216 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
108.2 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097.5 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4199.8 lbs (1905 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1995 cm3 (122 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

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2722.7 lbs (1235 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
23.8 mpg US (9.9 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
119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2885.9 lbs (1309 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2500 cm3 (153 ci)
Power
101 KW @ 5000 RPM137 HP @ 5000 RPM135 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
152 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM206 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2500 cm3 (153 ci)
Power
124 KW @ 5000 RPM169 HP @ 5000 RPM166 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM290 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18 gallons (68.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
134.8 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 R14 88H

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
Wheelbase
111.8 in (2840 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.9 cuFT (507 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3053.4 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Length4,661 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Curb weight1,235 – 1,405 kg
Torque147 – 290 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.