Citroën AX Sport Red Devil Vintage Overview
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Citroën AX Sport Red Devil Vintage Overview

By bimbeano · Jun 21, 2024 · 38 replies
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Bimbeano's exploration of the Citroën AX Sport offers WatchProSite readers a deep dive into a classic 'red devil' of French automotive history. His detailed post, complete with evocative photography, highlights the car's unique character and performance nuances. This article synthesizes community insights, enriching bimbeano's original review with historical context and personal anecdotes from fellow enthusiasts.

1294 cc, 95 hp in standard form.
Actually this is the engine of the 205 Rallye, although the Rallye had 103 hp with it's Weber carburettors.

This example also had some Webers fitted but the engine needs some work as I don't really think it even has 90 hp right now.









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bimbeano
Jun 21, 2024

After a test drive I must confess this feels a bit archaic compared to my 205, you even have to work harder. But it is a very funny car with loads of character and big fun.

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RabidManatee
Jun 21, 2024

a first gen GTI. Looks more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

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cazalea
Jun 21, 2024

Once owned by Citroen GB, used as a test car for accessories (wheels, sunroof, rear slats, front & rear spoiler, air filters, air horns, etc.) Again, not too much torque, some high-end horses, and a hoot to drive on narrow country roads. Thanks for showing us that AX - can you see how closely they resemble each other, even though the Visa was a 4-dr? Mike

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Arronax
Jun 22, 2024

I had a 104 GL with the anemic 1.0L inline-4, it barely made more than 40bhp which was a challenge on uphill straights on the highway. A friend of mine with much deeper pockets had the 104 ZS with the 1.3L and double the horsepower, night and day, although he wrapped it around a tree in the coutryside (he was unharmed!).

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imrootbeer7
Jun 22, 2024

absolutely mad. It was so light it could beat most big cars off the lights. Great fun at 19!!

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bimbeano
Jun 22, 2024

Wrecking a car while having fun ... unharmed. I tried that in 2018 but I spent 5 days in a hospital.

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