Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km | 30.9 mpg US | 37.2 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 9.7 l/100 km | 24.2 mpg US | 29.1 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 6 l/100 km | 39.2 mpg US | 47.1 mpg UK Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.5 sec. The maximum speed is 174 km/h | 108 mph.
Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Technical information
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Citroen |
| Model : | BX |
| Generation : | BX |
| Engine / modification : | 16 RS (90 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1982 year |
| Production end : | 1983 year |
| Coupe type : | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors : | 5 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 9.7 l/100 km | 24.2 mpg US | 29.1 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 6 l/100 km | 39.2 mpg US | 47.1 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 7.6 l/100 km | 30.9 mpg US | 37.2 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.341 |
| Fuel tank volume : | 52 l | 13.7 US gallons | 11.4 UK gallons |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 90 hp | 66 kW |
| Max power in : | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 174 km/h | 108 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 12.5 sec |
| Torque : | 128 Nm/3500 rpm. |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement : | 1580 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | - |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 73 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 83 mm |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4230 mm | 166.5 in |
| Width : | 1660 mm | 65.4 in |
| Height : | 1358 mm | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2655 mm | 104.5 in |
| Front track : | 1410 mm | 55.5 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1354 mm | 53.3 in |
| Ride height(clearance) : | 163 mm | 6.4 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : | 1455 l |
| Front suspension : | Hydraulic elements |
| Rear suspension : | Trailing |
| Max weight : | 1430 kg | 3153 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Disc |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 950 kg | 2094 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) : | 1100 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes : | 475 kg |
| Citroen BX 16 RS (90 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 165/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size : | R14 |