

(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | BX16 Break Athena | 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 | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4399 mm / 173.2 in / 173.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 996 kg / 2196 lb / 2196 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1682 mm / 66.2 in / 66.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1431 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 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 | 1364 mm / 53.7 in / 53.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.4 UK gal / 13.7 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 1580 cm3 / 96.4 cu in / 96.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 395.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.104 cu in/cylinder / 24.104 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 64.9 kW / 88.2 hp / 88.2 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 128.0 Nm / 94.4 lbft / 94.4 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 64.0 kW / 87.0 bhp / 87.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 55.1 kW/l / 1.228 bhp/cu in / 1.228 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 81.01 Nm/l / 0.709 lbft/cu in / 0.709 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.19 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.35 kW/ton / 118.76 bhp/ton / 118.76 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 14.80 s / 14.80 s / 14.80 s | 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 165/70 R 14 | Tyres rear | 165/70 R 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën BX16 Break Athena