CITROEN BX · 16 RS · Hatchback · 1983 ‐ 1986

From 1983 Citroen began production of cars model BX, modification of 16 RS and closed it in 1986. The weight of the car is 0.9 tn and a length of 4.2 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with 5 doors, and can be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«BX 16 RS» auto with a 5-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the front-wheels. This car can speed up for 11.3 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 176 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «carburetor system», which produce a maximum output of 94 hp at 6000 rpm.

Intermediate fuel consumption is 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 52 l of petrol, what provides to go approximately 733 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have disks brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, » and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension «Independent, » and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next size - 165/70R14.

Citroen BX is not certified for crash test Euro NCAP. Active and passive safety systems missing on this model vehicle.