1983 16 RS (92 Hp)

Brand

Citroen

Model

BX

Generation

Citroen BX I (Phase I, 1982)

Modification

16 RS (92 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1983

End of production

1984

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

52 l 13.74 US gal
11.44 UK gal

Engine displacement

1580 cm³ 96.42 cu. In.

Power

92 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

131 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 96.62 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

176 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

950 kg 2094.4 lbs

Length

4230 mm 166.54 in

Width

1660 mm 65.35 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

Engine Model

XU5 2C

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1580 cm³ 96.42 cu. In.

Power

92 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

131 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 96.62 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

83 mm 3.27 in

Piston Stroke

73 mm 2.87 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Engine oil capacity

4.5 - 5 l 4.77 - 5.3 US qt
3.96 - 4.4 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

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

163 mm 6.42 in

Turning diameter

10.9 m 35.76 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Hydro-pneumatic element

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

165/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

Kerb weight

950 kg 2094.4 lbs

Max. weight

1430 kg 3152.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

445 l 15.72 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1455 l 51.38 cu ft

- Max. roof load

480 kg 1058.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1100 kg 2425.1 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

475 kg 1047.2 lbs