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

Name

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

Brand

Citroen
Model

BX
Generation

BX I (Phase I, 1982)
Year of production

1982

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

16 RS (90 Hp)

Power

90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

128 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

9.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

174 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
57 Hp/l
Torque
128 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1580 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

950 kg

Max weight (kg)

1430 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

52 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

445 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1455 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4230 mm

Width (mm)

1660 mm

Height (mm)

1358 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2655 mm

Front track (mm)

1410 mm

Rear track (mm)

1354 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.9 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Hydraulic elements

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

165/70 R14

Rear tires size

165/70 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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