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Citroen CX Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1974–1985) — First Generation

The first-generation Citroen CX was the big French saloon that carried hydropneumatic suspension into the modern era, offered as a sleek five-door hatchback and a long, genuinely spacious estate.

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Citroen CX Engines and Transmissions

Each Citroen CX engine drives the front wheels through a manual gearbox, keeping the drivetrain compact and the cabin floor low. Examples include a 2.0 gasoline unit in both hatchback and estate bodies, plus a 2.2 diesel estate suited to steady, long-distance running.

Estate 5-door — Citroen CX Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Citroen CX Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.4 MTGasoline2359 cm³116 hp85 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2359 cm³120 hp88 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.2 MTDiesel2179 cm³67 hp49 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³106 hp78 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2380 cm³128 hp94 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.5 MTDiesel2500 cm³75 hp55 kW153 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 MTDiesel2500 cm³95 hp70 kWNot providedManualFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Citroen CX Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Citroen CX Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³106 hp78 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2359 cm³116 hp85 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2359 cm³120 hp88 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2380 cm³128 hp94 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.4 MTGasoline2380 cm³131 hp96 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.2 MTDiesel2179 cm³67 hp49 kWNot providedManualFWD
2.5 MTDiesel2500 cm³75 hp55 kW153 N⋅mManualFWD

Citroen CX Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Citroen CX Dimensions

Estate 5-door Citroen CX Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.2 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.0 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.5 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm
2.5 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm155 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Citroen CX Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Citroen CX Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mmNot provided155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mmNot provided155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mmNot provided155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm1360 kg155 mm
2.4 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mmNot provided155 mm
2.2 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mmNot provided155 mm
2.5 MT4666 mm1730 mm1360 mm2845 mm1370 kg155 mm