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Vehicles›Make›Citroën›Model›BX

1988 Citroën BX

France Diesel 2WD HatchbackUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1988
Make: Citroën
Model: BX
Body Style: Hatchback
Generation: 1st Generation Facelift
Seats: 5
Doors: 5
Fuel: Diesel
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 17 D Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 90 hp
Power (kW): 66 kW
Torque: 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1,769 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,240 mm (166.9 in)
Width: 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height: 1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Wheelbase: 2,655 mm (104.5 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.5 litres

Engine Configuration

Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Yes

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Hydropneumatic
Spring, Rear: Hydropneumatic

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Semi-dependent: Twist-Beam

Fuel

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 7.1 litres / 100 km
Highway: 6.5 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Track, Rear: 1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical
House Colour: Non-painted

Windscreen Wipers

Rear Wiper: Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Whip

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Rear: Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 108
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front: 65.1
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Spare Wheel

Full-size: Optional
Temporary: Optional

Spare Wheel › Full-size

Alloy: Optional
Steel: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Coin Holder: Yes
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Lockable: Optional

Other Equipment

12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Steering Wheel

Colour: Grey
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Flat Surface: Yes
Light: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 445 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed: 1,455 litres

Design

Colour: Black
Grey

Seats

Colour & Material

Stitching Colour: Grey

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat

Rear Centre Seat Belt: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Optional

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Mid-Size Car
British Classification: Large Family Car
Australian Classification: Medium Car
European Segment: D-Segment
Car.info Classification: Large Family Car

Citroën emblem

Citroën328 vehicles

BXModel2 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Hatchback

Variant

BX Standard1982–1994

BX Hatchback Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

90 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Manual, 5-speed

Diesel