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Citroen Visa Phase I Super X (64 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 I Overview:
Citroen Visa (Phase I). Weighing only 820 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 155 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.
Super X (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced engine, providing a noticeable step up in performance from the 1.1L variants, offering a more engaging drive without being overly powerful.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel efficiency, slightly less economical than the 1.1 E but still a sensible choice for those seeking a bit more power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Economical engine options (especially 0.6 and 1.1L)
- • Practical and spacious hatchback design for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality, typical of Citroen
- • Distinctive and quirky styling
- • Easy to maintain due to simple mechanicals
Cons:
- • Limited performance from most engines
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • Carburettor issues can arise with age
- • Noisy engines, particularly the 0.6L flat-twin
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Phase I: 1978 - 1981).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | Visa |
| Generation: | Phase I |
| Modification (Engine): | Super X (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 129/5 More details about the engine 129/5 |
| Engine displacement: | 1219 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 155 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 78 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 820 |
| Max. weight: | 1170 |
| Max. roof load: | 60 kg |
| Max load: | 350 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 405 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3690 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1535 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Height: | 1408 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2430 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1295 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1260 mm |
| Front overhang: | 665 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 595 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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