Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
The Citroen BX was the car that saved the Citroen brand from collapse. After the 1986 refresh, in 1989 there was a new range of engines installed in the car, to cope with the market requirements.
The Citroen BX was built to replace the aged GSA model. Its design was created by Marcello Gandini from Bertone Studios. It was the same designer that shaped the Lamborghini Countach. The initial design was offered in 1979 to Volvo as a concept car named Tundra, but the Sweedish company thought it was too much for that era. Citroen bought the project and asked Bertone to make it a 4-door hatchback. And the “origami-design” was approved and appreciated by the Peugeot-Citroen board.
In 1989 the BX received a new design for wheel-caps and door handles. It featured the same straight-lines design, with angular greenhouse and sharp front-end. The transverse-engine architecture allowed the engines to be mounted tilted rearward so it could have a narrow front end.
Inside, the instrument cluster was cluttered with more dials, especially for the top versions that featured an electronic fuel-injection system. But it was still easy to read. The side-satellites for the turn-signals were replaced with regular stalks. Even though the car was considered as a medium-sized vehicle, it was cramped even by 1982 standards when the car was shown. In 1989 it was even more difficult.
There were few new engines installed for the 1989 model, but the most important improvement was the introduction of the all-wheel-drive system with the 1.9-liter gasoline engine.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 109 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.7 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2030.5 lbs (921 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6400 RPM 90 HP @ 6400 RPM 89 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 128 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2142.9 lbs (972 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3168 lbs (1437 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT AWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 107 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 158 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117.4 mph (189 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2211.2 lbs (1003 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT AWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 90.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 123 HP @ 6000 RPM 121 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 150 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.8 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (148 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 109 KW @ 6400 RPM 148 HP @ 6400 RPM 146 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 166 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132.4 mph (213 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3384.1 lbs (1535 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT AWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 4600 RPM 71 HP @ 4600 RPM 70 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 120 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2224.5 lbs (1009 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |