All Citroën modelsCitroën CX: generations and engines
The Citroën CX was built from 1974 to 1991 in 6 generations, with 87 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1974–1991
Generations6
Engine versions87
Power66–168 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Citroën CX generations
- 1974–1982
- 1975–1982
Citroën CX I Break
Engines below - 1982–1985
Citroën CX I (Phase I, 1982)
Engines below - 1982–1985
- 1985–1989
- 1985–1991
Citroën CX II Break
Engines below
Specs
Citroën CX engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Citroën CX I Break1975–1982 · 9 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 (102 hp) | 1975–1979 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 112 lb-ft (152 Nm) | 14.7 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| Super 2000 (102 hp) | 1975–1976 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 112 lb-ft (152 Nm) | 14.7 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 2200 D (66 hp) | 1976–1978 | Diesel | 66 hp (49 kW) | 93 lb-ft (126 Nm) | 22.8 s | 89 mph (144 km/h) | |
| Super 2400 (116 hp) | 1976–1980 | Gasoline | 116 hp (85 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 12.4 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| 2400 (116 hp) Cmatic | 1978–1980 | Gasoline | 116 hp (85 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 106 mph (170 km/h) | ||
| Super 2500 D (75 hp) | 1978–1980 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 19.8 s | 90 mph (145 km/h) | |
| 2000 (106 hp) | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 106 hp (78 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 103 mph (165 km/h) | ||
| Super 2400 (120 hp) | 1980–1982 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 145 lb-ft (196 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | ||
| Super 2400 (120 hp) Automatic | 1980–1982 | Gasoline | 120 hp (88 kW) | 145 lb-ft (196 Nm) | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Citroën CX I (Phase I, 1982)1982–1985 · 16 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (106 hp) | 1982–1985 | Gasoline | 106 hp (78 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 11.7 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 2400 (128 hp) Injection Automatic | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 128 hp (94 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 12 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 2400 GTi (130 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 10.3 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | |
| Limousine 2500 D (75 hp) | 1982–1983 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 17.3 s | 96 mph (154 km/h) | |
| Prestige 2400 (130 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 10.9 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| Prestige 2400 (130 hp) Automatic | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | 148 lb-ft (201 Nm) | 12.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 25 (138 hp) IE | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 9.7 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 25 (138 hp) IE Automatic | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 11.7 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | |
| 25 D (75 hp) | 1983–1985 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 16.8 s | 97 mph (156 km/h) | |
| 25 D Turbo (95 hp) | 1983–1985 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 13.3 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| 25 GTi (138 hp) | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 9.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| 25 GTi (138 hp) Automatic | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 11.7 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | |
| Limousine 25 D Turbo (95 hp) | 1983–1985 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 13.7 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| Prestige 25 (138 hp) | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 10.6 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| Prestige 25 (138 hp) Automatic | 1983–1985 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 12.3 s | 121 mph (194 km/h) | |
| 25 GTi Turbo (168 hp) | 1984–1985 | Gasoline | 168 hp (124 kW) | 217 lb-ft (294 Nm) | 8 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Citroën CX II Break1985–1991 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 RE (106 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 106 hp (78 kW) | 122 lb-ft (166 Nm) | 14.9 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | |
| 25 DTR Turbo (95 hp) | 1985–1987 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 159 lb-ft (216 Nm) | 13.9 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | |
| 25 RD (75 hp) | 1985–1991 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 17.8 s | 95 mph (153 km/h) | |
| 25 RD (75 hp) | 1985–1991 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 17.9 s | 91 mph (147 km/h) | |
| 25 TRi (138 hp) | 1985–1990 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 10.2 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 25 TRi (138 hp) Automatic | 1985–1990 | Gasoline | 138 hp (101 kW) | 156 lb-ft (211 Nm) | 10.4 s | 119 mph (191 km/h) | |
| 22 RS (115 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 131 lb-ft (178 Nm) | 112 mph (180 km/h) | ||
| 25 TRD Turbo 2 (106 hp) | 1987–1991 | Diesel | 106 hp (78 kW) | 190 lb-ft (258 Nm) | 14.2 s | 111 mph (178 km/h) | |
| 25 TRD Turbo 2 (120 hp) | 1987–1991 | Diesel | 120 hp (88 kW) | 189 lb-ft (256 Nm) | 12.6 s | 117 mph (188 km/h) | |
| 25 TRi (123 hp) | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 123 hp (90 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) | 12.5 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 25 TRi (123 hp) Automatic | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 123 hp (90 kW) | 141 lb-ft (191 Nm) | 16.3 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
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