Citroen Visa Phase I 11 E (57 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 I Overview:
Citroen Visa (Phase I). With 80 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 800 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.6 s). The top speed reaches 144 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
An adequate performer for city driving, but its 16.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration highlights its limitations for highway cruising or spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
Offers good fuel economy for its time, making it an economical choice for daily commutes and urban use.
Best Use Case:
City
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:
| General: |
| Brand: | Citroen |
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| Model: | Visa |
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| Generation: | Phase I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 11 E (57 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1978 |
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| End of production: | 1980 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 57 Hp @ 6250 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 50.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 80 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 109/5 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1124 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 144 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14 kg/Hp, 71.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 100 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 800 |
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| Max. weight: | 1210 |
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| Max. roof load: | 40 kg |
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| Max load: | 410 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 674 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 400 kg |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 60 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3690 mm |
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| Width: | 1534 mm |
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| Height: | 1415 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm |
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| Front track: | 1292 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1241 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 675 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 595 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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If you could change one thing about the Citroen Visa, what would it be?