Citroen BX I  (Phase I 1982)
Citroen BX I  (Phase I 1982) - Photo 2

Key specs

Citroen BX Hatchback 1983, 1986

What is the body type?Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?7.1 l/100 km
How fast is the car?167 km/h
0-100 km/h: 13.5 sec
How much power?72 Hp, 108 Nm
What is the engine size?1.4 l
1361 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4230 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1650 mm
What is the curb weigh?900 kg
What is the gross weigh?1380 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?445 - 1455 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1983-1986 Citroen BX I (Phase I 1982) 14 E (72 Hp) Specs 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

General information
Brand Citroen
Model BX
Generation BX (Phase I 1982)
Modification (Engine) 14 E (72 Hp)
Start of production 1983
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg
33.23 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg
51.36 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg
39.79 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph13.5 sec
Maximum speed167 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio12.5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.9 Hp/l
Torque 108 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement1361 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore75 mm
Piston Stroke77 mm
Compression ratio9.3
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 900 kg
Max. weight 1380 kg
Max load 480 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 445 - 1455 l
Fuel tank capacity 44 l
Dimensions
Length 4230 mm
Width 1650 mm
Height 1358 mm
Wheelbase 2655 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 165/70 R14
Wheel rims size R14