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Citroen Visa Phase I 11 E (50 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 142 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.
11 E (50 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A basic entry-level engine, offering just enough power for urban commuting and light duties, but struggles with higher speeds or heavier loads.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel efficiency, making it an economical choice for those prioritizing low running costs over performance.
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 - 1980).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | Visa |
| Generation: | Phase I |
| Modification (Engine): | 11 E (50 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 50 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 44.5 Hp/l |
| Engine Model/Code: | 109/5 [Same engine] More details about the engine 109/5 |
| Engine displacement: | 1123 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 142 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 61 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 [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1535 mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1408 mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2430 mm [10mm more] |
| Front track: | 1280 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1245 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 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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