Citroën CX II 25 RD Turbo 2 (120 hp)

Diesel engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 189 lb-ft (256 Nm), built 1987–1989, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power120 hp (88 kW)
Torque189 lb-ft (256 Nm)
0–62 mph10.5 s
Top speed121 mph (195 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version25 RD Turbo 2 (120 hp)
Displacement2.5 L (2,500 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemStandard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio21.25
Bore93 mm
Stroke92 mm

Performance

Power120 hp (88 kW) @ 3900 rpm
Torque189 lb-ft (256 Nm) @ 2000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.5 s
Top speed121 mph (195 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City28 mpg (8.5 l/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.0 gal (68 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length183.1 in (4,650 mm)
Width69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Height53.5 in (1,360 mm)
Curb weight2,998 lb (1,360 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,200 lb (1,905 kg)
Cargo volume17.1 cu ft (485 l)
Drag coefficient0.35

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionHydropneumatic
Rear suspensionHydropneumatic
Tires195/70 R14
Wheels5.5J x 14

What to check on a Citroën CX with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Citroën CX II engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.5 RD (75 hp)Diesel75 hp (55 kW)
20 RE (106 hp)Gasoline106 hp (78 kW)
20 RE (106 hp)Gasoline106 hp (78 kW)
22 TRS (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
25 DTR (75 hp)Diesel75 hp (55 kW)
25 GTi (138 hp)Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)
25 GTi (138 hp) AutomaticGasoline138 hp (101 kW)
25 GTi Turbo (168 hp)Gasoline168 hp (124 kW)
25 RD Turbo (95 hp)Diesel95 hp (70 kW)
25 Ri (138 hp)Gasoline138 hp (101 kW)
Limousine 25 DTR Turbo (95 hp)Diesel95 hp (70 kW)
Prestige 25 (138 hp) AutomaticGasoline138 hp (101 kW)
Prestige 25 Turbo 2 (168 hp)Gasoline168 hp (124 kW)
25 GTi Turbo 2 (160 hp)Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)
25 GTi Turbo 2 (168 hp)Gasoline168 hp (124 kW)
Prestige 25 Turbo 2 (160 hp)Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)
2.5 TRD Turbo 2 (106 hp)Diesel106 hp (78 kW)
20 RE (102 hp)Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)
25 GTi (123 hp)Gasoline123 hp (90 kW)
25 GTi (123 hp) AutomaticGasoline123 hp (90 kW)
Prestige 25 GTi (123 hp) AutomaticGasoline123 hp (90 kW)

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