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1982 Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)

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Key specs

Citroen BX Hatchback 1982, 1983

What is the body type, Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982)?Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)?7.6 l/100 km
30.95 US mpg
37.17 UK mpg
13.16 km/l
How fast is the car, 1982 BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)?174 km/h | 108.12 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec
How much power, Citroen BX Hatchback 1982 16 RS (90 Hp)?90 Hp, 128 Nm
94.41 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Citroen BX Hatchback 1982 16 RS (90 Hp)?1.6 l
1580 cm3
96.42 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1982 Citroen 16 RS (90 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) Hatchback 1982 16 RS (90 Hp)?Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1982 Citroen BX Hatchback?4230 mm
166.54 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1982 Citroen BX Hatchback?1660 mm
65.35 in.
What is the curb weight, 1982 Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)?950 kg
2094.39 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1982 Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)?1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1982 Citroen BX Hatchback?445 - 1455 l
15.72 - 51.38 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1982 Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982) 16 RS (90 Hp) 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandCitroen
Model BX
Generation BX I (Phase I, 1982)
Modification (Engine) 16 RS (90 Hp)
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg
16.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.6 l/100 km 30.95 US mpg
37.17 UK mpg
13.16 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 174 km/h 108.12 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 57 Hp/l
Torque 128 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 94.41 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 171A
Engine displacement 1580 cm3 96.42 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke 73 mm 2.87 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 950 kg 2094.39 lbs.
Max. weight 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max load 480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 445 l 15.72 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1455 l 51.38 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 52 l 13.74 US gal | 11.44 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1100 kg 2425.08 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 475 kg 1047.2 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4230 mm 166.54 in.
Width 1660 mm 65.35 in.
Height 1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase 2655 mm 104.53 in.
Front track 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear (Back) track 1354 mm 53.31 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 163 mm 6.42 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.341
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Hydraulic elements
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 165/70 R14
Wheel rims size14