Citroen - BX I (Phase I, 1982)-14 E (62 Hp)

Citroen - BX I (Phase I, 1982)

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 9:29 p.m.

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Brand	Citroen
Model	BX
Generation	BX I (Phase I, 1982)
Modification	14 E (62 Hp)
Start Of Production	1982
End Of Production	1986

Performance

The BMW BX is a compact car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 15.6 seconds, a top speed of 155 km/h, and a drag coefficient of 0.33. It's a decent performer with a comfortable top speed.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	15.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	15.6 sec
Max Speed	155 km/h 96.31 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.33

Body & Dimensions

The car is a hatchback with a length of 4230 mm (166.54 in.), width of 1650 mm (64.96 in.), height of 1358 mm (53.46 in.), and a wheelbase of 2655 mm (104.53 in.). It has a turning circle of 10.9 m (35.76 ft.) and a ground clearance of 160 mm (6.3 in.). The car has 5 doors, 5 seats, and a front and rear track of 1410 mm (55.51 in.) and 1354 mm (53.31 in.) respectively.

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Rating
Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	5
Length	4230 mm 166.54 in.
Width	1650 mm 64.96 in.
Height	1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase	2655 mm 104.53 in.
Front Track	1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear Track	1354 mm 53.31 in.
Min Turning Circle	10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance	160 mm 6.3 in.

Fuel Consumption

The BX boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined city and highway figures of 30.55 US mpg. It offers a comfortable and spacious interior, making it ideal for urban commuting and family road trips.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg 50.44 UK mpg 17.86 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The BX is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.4-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine producing 62 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 108 Nm of torque at 2500 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual transmission and a hydro-pneumatic front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	62 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	45.6 Hp/l
Torque	108 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 79.66 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	150A
Engine Displacement	1361 cm3 83.05 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke	77 mm 3.03 in.
Compression Ratio	9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Carburettor
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 l 4.76 US qt \| 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40 / PSA B71 2300 15W-40 / PSA B71 2295
Coolant	6.5 l 6.87 US qt \| 5.72 UK qt
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	4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear Suspension	Trailing arm

Brakes

The BMW BX features a disc brake system on both the front and rear wheels, with a hydraulic steering system for smooth handling. This car is equipped with a steering rack and pinion system for precise steering.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering

Weight & Capacity

The BMW BX is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 14.3 kg/Hp and 70.1 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a kerb weight of 885 kg and a maximum weight of 1380 kg. The trunk boot space is 444 l to 1455 l, making it suitable for daily use. The fuel tank capacity is 44 l.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	14.3 kg/Hp, 70.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	8.2 kg/Nm, 122 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	885 kg 1951.09 lbs.
Max Weight	1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Max Load	495 kg 1091.29 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	444 l 15.68 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1455 l 51.38 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 l 11.62 US gal \| 9.68 UK gal