







(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | BX19 GTi 16v | Issued until | |
| Serie | BX | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4230 mm / 166.5 in / 166.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1073 kg / 2366 lb / 2366 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1361 mm / 53.6 in / 53.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2655 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1354 mm / 53.3 in / 53.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm / 6.4 in / 6.4 in | Fuel capacity | 66 l / 14.5 UK gal / 17.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient | 0.325 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Peugeot | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Mot-ML4 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1905 cm3 / 116.3 cu in / 116.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 476.25 cm3/cylinder / 29.063 cu in/cylinder / 29.063 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.4 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 119.3 kW / 162.2 hp / 162.2 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 180.0 Nm / 132.8 lbft / 132.8 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 117.7 kW / 160.0 bhp / 160.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 84.0 kW/l / 1.872 bhp/cu in / 1.872 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 94.49 Nm/l / 0.827 lbft/cu in / 0.827 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 149.11 kW/ton / 202.73 bhp/ton / 202.73 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 | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.HPS.CS.ALC.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.HPS.ALC.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/60 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 195/60 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën BX19 GTi 16v