Citroen : AX

The Citroën AX launched in 1986 as a lightweight, aerodynamic supermini with fuel economy and efficiency at its core. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.31 and some models weighing under 650kg, it was one of the most frugal cars of its time.

Magazine Articles

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    Heard

    Citroen's 115mph AX Sport is already in production in France in an all-white, limited edition run. It produces 95bhp from its 1,294cc engine but - like the BX Sport before it - will not be coming to Britain. However, a considerably more powerful 12-valve GTi version will later be available in right and left hand drive.

    Fast Lane · May 1987
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    The Brat Pack

    Citroen AX GT v Daihatsu Charade GTti v Fiat Uno Turbo ie v Ford Fiesta XR2 v MG Metro Turbo</a> v Sussex Performance Mini 1400 v Suzuki Swift 1.3GTi

    Fast Lane · March 1988
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    Test Match : Midget Gems

    Ford Fiesta 1.6S v Citroen AX GT v Suzuki Swift 1.3GTI

    Fast Lane · September 1989

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