Citroën BX 16V
The hot BX was launched in 1987, and featured an impressive 160bhp normally aspirated all-aluminium DOHC engine. Top speed was 136mph (220km/h) and 0-60mph (0-96km/h) acceleration was in 7.4 seconds. In May 1987, a 16-valve version of the GTi was launched. This was the first French production car to be fitted with a 16-valve engine. A DOHC 1.9 L engine, producing 160 bhp (119 kW) and 177 N·m of torque, rocketed the BX to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds, stopping at a top speed of 235 km/h. Anti-lock brakes were fitted as standard. It had side skirts, which made it easily recognizable from all other BX models. In 1990, the much needed facelift of the 16V gave the car a new lease of life. The updated car came with new fibreglass bumpers, anthracite wheels, smoked taillight lenses, and a rear spoiler. These cosmetic changes made the car look even more distinctive from other BXs. There were also a few subtle changes made to the car's performance, the most noticeable being a thicker anti-roll bar, which improved handling. The BX 16V is still competitive against today's "hot hatches", although it is rare and not particularly popular with tuners.
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