1986 Citroën BX 4TC
Quick Specs
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Turbocharged 2.1-liter inline-4
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131 mph
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200
A Collectible Failure
French manufacturer Citroën has always been known for its cutting-edge designs and bold engineering. In 1986 it entered the legendary Group B class of the World Rally Championship, which required manufacturers to produce road-legal versions of their race cars—a process called homologation. As the basis for their rally car, Citroën chose the BX, a popular family sedan that featured chic, angular styling by designer Marcello Gandini and Citroën's famous self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension. The resulting car was called the BX 4TC. The BX 4TC proved too heavy and slow to be competitive, and its best result was a sixth-place finish, forcing Citroën to withdraw the car before the end of the season. The company built 200 road versions, with only 86 finding buyers due to an exorbitant price tag and the poor reputation of the race car. Despite this, it has become highly collectible as one of the rarest and most unusual homologation rally cars ever built.
COLLECTION OF ADY GIL
This vehicle featured in the Totally Awesome! exhibit.
1986 Citroën BX 4TC Gallery
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