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Citroën BX: generations and engines

The Citroën BX was built from 1982 to 1994 in 4 generations, with 57 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Citroën BX Enlarge
Production years1982–1994
Generations4
Engine versions57
Power55–200 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Citroën BX generations

  1. 1982–1986

    Citroën BX I (Phase I, 1982)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    11 engine versions 60–200 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1985–1986

    Citroën BX I Break (Phase I, 1986)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    5 engine versions 65–105 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1986–1993

    Citroën BX I (Phase II, 1987)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    27 engine versions 55–160 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 1986–1994

    Citroën BX I Break (Phase II, 1987)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    14 engine versions 60–120 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Citroën BX engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Citroën BX I (Phase I, 1982)1982–1986 · 11 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
14 E (62 hp)1982–1986Gasoline62 hp (46 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)15.6 s96 mph (155 km/h)
16 RS (90 hp)1982–1983Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)94 lb-ft (128 Nm)12.5 s108 mph (174 km/h)
14 E (72 hp)1983–1986Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)13.5 s104 mph (167 km/h)
16 RS (92 hp)1983–1984Gasoline92 hp (68 kW)97 lb-ft (131 Nm)11.3 s109 mph (176 km/h)
19 RD (65 hp)1983–1986Diesel65 hp (48 kW)89 lb-ft (120 Nm)15.5 s98 mph (157 km/h)
16 TRS (94 hp)1984–1986Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)11.3 s109 mph (176 km/h)
16 TRS (94 hp) Automatic1984–1986Gasoline94 hp (69 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)13.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)
19 GT (105 hp)1984–1986Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)10 s115 mph (185 km/h)
1.8 D (60 hp)1985–1986Diesel60 hp (44 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)17.2 s96 mph (155 km/h)
19 Sport (126 hp)1985–1986Gasoline126 hp (93 kW)125 lb-ft (169 Nm)8.9 s121 mph (195 km/h)
4 TC 2.0 (200 hp) 4x41985Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)217 lb-ft (294 Nm)7.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)
Citroën BX I Break (Phase I, 1986)1985–1986 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
16 RS (88 hp)1985–1986Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)94 lb-ft (127 Nm)12 s104 mph (168 km/h)
16 RS (90 hp)1985–1986Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)11.7 s106 mph (170 km/h)
19 RD (65 hp)1985–1986Diesel65 hp (48 kW)89 lb-ft (120 Nm)16.3 s96 mph (155 km/h)
19 TRS (105 hp)1985–1986Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)10.5 s113 mph (182 km/h)
14 E (72 hp)1986Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)14 s98 mph (157 km/h)
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