THE MOST INNOVATIVE CAR IN IT'S CLASS IS NOW ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL
The new Turbodiesl BX models employ an intercooler to further boost their power - and help maintain reliability.
At it's launch, the BX's generous interior space and superlative ride comfort helped increase drivers' expectations of mid-sector car design. Now in it's second series, the BX includes a jost of logical improvements which consolidate the model's other strenghts - reliability, minimum maintainance and good resale values.
The BX has built a reputation for being a highly civilised car. Its good dynamic performance has resulted from optimising power to weight ratios, excellent aerodynamics and a remarkable balance between ride comfort and handling. With new high performance models, Citroen engineers have developed the car's power to an even higher state of refinement and output, bringing out a more assertive character in the BX. It's a remarkable transformation of the BX, one which pushes the car outside its established role in the market and into areas where it is competing with high performance saloons at every price level. From now on the motor industry will have to take a long, hard look at the performance and price of every car in this class.
EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE FROM NEW TURBODIESEL MODELS
As you will see, the new turbo-diesel BX models justify a major re-appraisal of the diesel car. Not only by convinced diesel users but by drivers who, until now, have insisted on petrol engined power for performance. Indeed the high torque generated gives the diesel immense flexibility and engenders a more relaxing driving style.
A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN SMALLER PETROL ENGINES
Not to be outdone the BX 14 models feature advanced new 1360 cc engines. The new unit is smaller and lighter and employs a new light alloy block and cylinder head and low-inertia, low friction pistons and valves. The result is more lively performance, smoother power and quicker, more positive gearchanging.
DESIGNED TO CUT SERVICING COSTS
The new engines incorporate several features which give considerable savings on servicing time and costs. First service is at 1000 miles instead of the usual 600 miles. Oil changes can be left till 6000 miles and major services every 12,000 miles. The gearbox is lubricated and sealed for life. The clutch can be replaced without removing the gearbox or engine. Even so, the directly mounted engine simplifies and speeds servicing. Dismounting and replacing the engine and transmission takes just 4.9 hours compared with something like 5.8 for most cars. Changing the gearbox takes about an hour less than on competitive models. Talking of gearboxes, with a full 5-speed box available from the BX 14RE right through the range (not 4-speed with overdrive), maximum speeds can be achieved in .the highest ratio, cutting engine noise and wear. The quality of the gearchange itself has always been a BX strength with easy, slick changes made possible by modern low-friction gearbox components and linkages. Some BX models are also available with a new technology 4-speed automatic gearbox which brings to an automatic much of the control, performance and economy of a manual change. As the car slows, the gearbox automatically changes down, adding engine braking and ensuring that you're in the right gear to pull away again quickly. At higher speeds the gearbox locks-up to give direct drive. This cuts power transfer losses, improving acceleration and fuel economy. An improvement on old-fashioned conventional automatic gearboxes.
The BX is available with a wide range of engines. In addition to the new Turbodiesel unit, there's a revised, high effidency petrol engine for BX 14 models. This new 1360cc engine features a new engine block milled from light alloy, a design borrowed from racing engines. The result is an engine producing some 72 HP. The gearbox is mounted on the side of the engine, rather than underneath, to give quicker, easier gearchanges.
