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

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