(1982 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | BX | Issued until | |
| Serie | BX | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4229 mm / 166.5 in / 166.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 885 kg / 1951 lb / 1951 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1367 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2654 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 61.0 % / 61.0 % / 61.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.33 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Peugeot | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So carb | Engine displacement | 1360 cm3 / 83.0 cu in / 83.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 340.00 cm3/cylinder / 20.748 cu in/cylinder / 20.748 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 46.2 kW / 62.8 hp / 62.8 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 109.0 Nm / 80.4 lbft / 80.4 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 45.6 kW / 62.0 bhp / 62.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.6 kW/l / 1.016 bhp/cu in / 1.016 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 80.15 Nm/l / 0.701 lbft/cu in / 0.701 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.95 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.87 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 155 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 70.06 kW/ton / 95.26 bhp/ton / 95.26 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.HPS.CS.ALC.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.HPS.ALC.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën BX
