Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Large
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
The last vehicle designed entirely by Citroen before the Peugeot takeover, the Citroen CX was marketed in Europe between 1974 and 1991.
Even from the beginning of its production the Citroen CX was appreciated, winning the European Car of the Year trophy in 1975.
The Citroen CX succeeded the legendary Citroen DS from which it borrowed its hydropneumatic suspensions. The engine was mounted transversely and tilted forward, a first in the market segment. With the new position of the engine, Citroen had to develop a new transverse gearbox which was later mounted on the Lancia Beta, Talbot Solara and others.
Even if it was shorter by 21 cm (8.26 inch) than the Citroen DS, the CX offered more interior room due to the new configuration.
The CX did not benefit from the hydraulic control of the gearbox that allowed manual gear change without a clutch pedal as the Citroen DX did.
Quite uncommon for the time, the Citroen CX featured standard 4-disc brakes, with vented discs at the front and also at the rear.
The exterior styling was the work of Robert Opron, inspired by the GS’ and the SM’s designs. Robert Opron succeeded to develop the new styling without making the CX look like a clone of another model.
In July 1982, the Citroen CX was slightly restyled and featured new names: CX 20, 20 TRE and 25 D. The exterior featured a restyled front mask, a flush grille and enlarged front bumper brackets. Inside, the cabin was fitted with new counter dials with orange numbers on a black background.
Also in 1982, some options became standard such as power steering, electric front windows and central door locking.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5500 RPM 106 HP @ 5500 RPM 105 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 163 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/54.7 in (1,519/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 41 cuFT (1161 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910.1 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2347 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 4800 RPM 125 HP @ 4800 RPM 123 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 193 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/54.7 in (1,519/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 41 cuFT (1161 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4773 lbs (2165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT (138 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 5000 RPM 137 HP @ 5000 RPM 135 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 206 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120.5 mph (194 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/54.7 in (1,519/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 41 cuFT (1161 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
Turning circle: | 1.3 ft (0.4 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3146 lbs (1427 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4773 lbs (2165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L D 4MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4250 RPM 75 HP @ 4250 RPM 74 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 147 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/54.7 in (1,519/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179.1 lbs (1442 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828.1 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L D Turbo 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2500 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 3700 RPM 95 HP @ 3700 RPM 94 BHP @ 3700 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 216 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/54.7 in (1,519/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.7 in (3091 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 41 cuFT (1161 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4167 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |