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Citroen Visa Phase II 16 GTI (105 Hp)
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Citroen Visa:
The Citroën Visa is a supermini car which was manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1978 to 1988. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout with two body styles: A five-door hatchback and a four-door semiconvertible. 1,254,390 examples were ultimately manufactured over a single generation, with a single facelift. It was produced in both petrol and diesel variants. The car was also assembled in China as the Liuzhou Wuling LZW 7100 minicar; Chinese production started in 1991 and finished in 1994....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Phase II Overview:
Citroen Visa (Phase II). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 850 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.1 s). The top speed reaches 188 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
16 GTI (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A potent hot hatch, offering strong acceleration and a sporty driving experience, just a shade less extreme than the 115 Hp version but still very capable.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 115 Hp GTI, economy is secondary to performance but still reasonable for its class and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive French styling and character
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Practical hatchback body with good cargo space
- • Wide range of engines, including economical diesels and potent GTIs
- • Compact size ideal for urban environments
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Base models are very slow and unrefined
- • Some parts can be difficult to source today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Phase II: 1984 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | Visa |
| Generation: | Phase II |
| Modification (Engine): | 16 GTI (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 132 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | XU5J More details about the engine XU5J |
| Engine displacement: | 1580 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 850 |
| Max. weight: | 1210 |
| Max. roof load: | 60 kg |
| Max load: | 360 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 673 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 266 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 425 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3725 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1535 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 135 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc, 247 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 180 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/60 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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