Citroën CX I (1974–1982)

The Citroën CX I was offered with 21 engine versions (18 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 66 to 130 hp, built 1974–1982.

Citroën CX (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1974–1982
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length182.2 in (4,629 mm) – 183.7 in (4,666 mm)
Width68.1 in (1,730 mm) – 68.3 in (1,734 mm)
Height53.5 in (1,360 mm) – 53.4 in (1,357 mm)
Cargo volume11.5 cu ft (325 l)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l)

All Citroën CX I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2000 (102 hp)1974–1979Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)112 lb-ft (152 Nm)13.1 s108 mph (174 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2200 (112 hp)1974–1976Gasoline112 hp (82 kW)123 lb-ft (167 Nm)11.7 s111 mph (179 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2200 (110 hp)1975–1976Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)123 lb-ft (167 Nm)11.6 s111 mph (179 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2200 D (66 hp)1975–1978Diesel66 hp (49 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)20.1 s91 mph (146 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (116 hp)1975–1977Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)11 s112 mph (181 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (116 hp) Cmatic1975–1977Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)109 mph (176 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 (116 hp)1976–1980Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)11 s112 mph (181 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 (116 hp) Cmatic1976–1980Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)13.4 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 GTi (128 hp)1977–1980Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)10.5 s117 mph (189 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 GTi (128 hp) Cmatic1977–1980Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)12.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (128 hp) Injection1977–1980Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)11.1 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (128 hp) Injection Cmatic1977–1980Gasoline128 hp (94 kW)145 lb-ft (197 Nm)13.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2500 D (75 hp)1978–1982Diesel75 hp (55 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)17.1 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Limousine 2500 D (75 hp)1978–1982Diesel75 hp (55 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)17.3 s96 mph (154 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2000 (106 hp)1979–1982Gasoline106 hp (78 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)11.7 s109 mph (176 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 (120 hp)1980–1982Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)145 lb-ft (196 Nm)11 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 (120 hp) Automatic1980–1982Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)145 lb-ft (196 Nm)12.8 s112 mph (181 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 GTi (130 hp)1980–1982Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (201 Nm)10.3 s119 mph (191 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2400 GTi (130 hp) Automatic1980–1982Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (201 Nm)12 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (130 hp)1980–1982Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (201 Nm)10.9 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Prestige 2400 (130 hp) Automatic1980–1982Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)148 lb-ft (201 Nm)12.8 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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