awesome and in my opinion the least well known group B racer...
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Specifications:
•Citroën BX-4TC
•Homologation: 01.10.1986 (B279)
•Class: Under 3000cc (2142cc x 1.4 = 2998cc)
•Layout: Front Engine (Longetudinal) 4WD)
Engine Specifications:
•Engine: 2142c Inline 4 cylinder
•Induction: Forced (KKK Type K26 Turbo @ 18psi)
•Redline: 8000rpm
•Power: 380bhp @ 7000rpm
•Torque: 253ft/lbs @ 5500rpm
Although rarely remembered, the Citroën BX 4TC was the pinacle of Citroën's group B efforts. It was based on a similar concept to the Audi Quattro, in that it had a front-engine, monocoque chassis design. The BX 4TC could have been successful had it been introduced earlier, but because it was introduced in 1986, it was outclassed by competitors with space frames, mid-engine layouts and a several year development advantage. The BX 4TC competed in one world championship rally, suffered three mechanical failures, was rolled back onto the boat, and was never seen again in world rally competition.
With the exeception of two models which were saved (in the Citroen and Hommel collections) the 18 others were probably destroyed. However at least three bodyshells managed to escape the hands of the breakers. Two of them were recovered by amateur driver P. Pivert who after great efforts was able to rebuild one Evolution model in 1989. This car was later destroyed in a violent crash, remainings of this car were used to build up the second bodyshell, which should still be alive. The third bodyshell was for sale (very discreetly) in a garage in the Paris area in 1992. One of the very few pictures from the Citroën collection in some very secret hall closed for public. Citroën seems to have kept at least 1 BX 16 valve touring car, 1 BX 4TC EVO and 1 'ordinary' BX 4TC.
words courtesy of groupbrally.com
Specifications:
•Citroën BX-4TC
•Homologation: 01.10.1986 (B279)
•Class: Under 3000cc (2142cc x 1.4 = 2998cc)
•Layout: Front Engine (Longetudinal) 4WD)
Engine Specifications:
•Engine: 2142c Inline 4 cylinder
•Induction: Forced (KKK Type K26 Turbo @ 18psi)
•Redline: 8000rpm
•Power: 380bhp @ 7000rpm
•Torque: 253ft/lbs @ 5500rpm
Although rarely remembered, the Citroën BX 4TC was the pinacle of Citroën's group B efforts. It was based on a similar concept to the Audi Quattro, in that it had a front-engine, monocoque chassis design. The BX 4TC could have been successful had it been introduced earlier, but because it was introduced in 1986, it was outclassed by competitors with space frames, mid-engine layouts and a several year development advantage. The BX 4TC competed in one world championship rally, suffered three mechanical failures, was rolled back onto the boat, and was never seen again in world rally competition.
With the exeception of two models which were saved (in the Citroen and Hommel collections) the 18 others were probably destroyed. However at least three bodyshells managed to escape the hands of the breakers. Two of them were recovered by amateur driver P. Pivert who after great efforts was able to rebuild one Evolution model in 1989. This car was later destroyed in a violent crash, remainings of this car were used to build up the second bodyshell, which should still be alive. The third bodyshell was for sale (very discreetly) in a garage in the Paris area in 1992. One of the very few pictures from the Citroën collection in some very secret hall closed for public. Citroën seems to have kept at least 1 BX 16 valve touring car, 1 BX 4TC EVO and 1 'ordinary' BX 4TC.
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