Citroen BX BHP
The Citroen BX has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1993 Citroen BX 19 TXD produces 71 BHP, while the 1992 Citroen BX GTi 16v produces 160 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
14 recorded variants, from 60–160 BHP.
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Popular Citroen BX BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BX19 TGD Diesel | 1991 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHPBX19 |
| BX17 TZD Diesel Turbo | 1990 | 1,769 cc | Diesel | 90 BHPBX17 |
| BX 19 TXD Auto | 1993 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHP |
| BX GTi Hurricane | 1993 | 1,905 cc | Petrol | 124 BHP |
| BX 19 TXD | 1992 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,769 cc | Diesel | 1988–1990 | 60–90 BHP | 182.9 Nm | 2 |
| 1,905 cc | Diesel | 1988–1993 | 65–71 BHP | 122 Nm | 4 |
| 1,360 cc | Petrol | 1988–1990 | 72–97 BHP | 111.1 Nm | 2 |
| 1,580 cc | Petrol | 1986–1991 | 92–94 BHP | 136.9 Nm | 2 |
| 1,905 cc | Petrol | 1988–1993 | 124–160 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 4 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BX 19 TXD Auto | 1993 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHP | 72 PS | 122 Nm | 52.9 kW | 101 mph | |
| BX GTi Hurricane | 1993 | 1,905 cc | Petrol | 124 BHP | 125.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 92.5 kW | 123 mph | |
| BX 19 TXD | 1992 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHP | 72 PS | 122 Nm | 52.9 kW | 100 mph | |
| BX GTi 16v | 1992 | 1,905 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 162.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 119.3 kW | 135 mph | |
| BX 16 TGS Meteor | 1991 | 1,580 cc | Petrol | 94 BHP | 95.3 PS | 136.9 Nm | 70.1 kW | 10.7 sec | 109 mph |
| BX19 TGD Diesel | 1991 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 71 BHP | 72 PS | 122 Nm | 52.9 kW | 102 mph | |
| BX 14 TGE | 1990 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP | 98.4 PS | 111.1 Nm | 72 kW | 104 mph | |
| BX GTi 16v | 1990 | 1,905 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 162.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 119.3 kW | 135 mph | |
| BX17 TZD Diesel Turbo | 1990 | 1,769 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 182.9 Nm | 67.1 kW | 10 sec | 112 mph |
| BX 14RE | 1988 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 72 BHP | 73 PS | 53.7 kW | 101 mph | ||
| BX 17 RD Diesel | 1988 | 1,769 cc | Diesel | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 44.7 kW | 94 mph | ||
| BX 19 RD Diesel | 1988 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 65 BHP | 65.9 PS | 48.5 kW | 96 mph | ||
| BX GTi 16v | 1988 | 1,905 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 162.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 119.3 kW | 135 mph | |
| BX 16 TRS Auto | 1986 | 1,580 cc | Petrol | 92 BHP | 93.3 PS | 68.6 kW | 106 mph |
Citroen BX BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Citroen BX?
Recorded horsepower for the Citroen BX is 60–160 BHP across 14 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Citroen BX engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 160 BHP, from the 1,905 cc Petrol.
Which Citroen BX year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 160 BHP, recorded for 1992.
What torque is recorded for the Citroen BX?
Recorded torque is 111.1–182.9 Nm on the 10 variants that include it.