The BX 4TC EVO was Citroen's attempt at competing in Group B rallying. Since Peugeot was doing very well with its 205 T-16, Citroen was anxious to achieve the same success. The car was equipped with a modified 2,1-litre engine from Peugeot 505 fitted with KKK K26 turbo-compressor, which produced 380 bhp. As the engine was mounted longitudinally, the car had to have unusually long nose. It also featured the well-known Citroen's hydropneumatic suspension.
The 4TC was never really successful in sports. Entering in 1986, Citroen was able to participate in only 3 WRC events (and 12 minor rallies), before the class was banned. Its best result was 6th place in the Swedish Rallye.
Because of homologation requirements, 200 street versions of the 4TC had to be built. These featured the same engine as the EVO version, with a Garrett turbo, producing 200 bhp. Maximum speed was in excess of 220 km/h and the 0-100 time was 7,5 s. Bumpers, skirts, spoilers and interior were generally the same as in the popular BX Sport model, but mechanically the car was much different having new engine, gearbox, dashboard and 4WD system.
Sales were disappointing, with only 62 cars finding owners. Furthermore, the 4TC was prone to mechanical failures, which resulted in Citroen buying back many of the cars! It is estimated that around 55 cars exist today, the rest being scrapped by the factory. As for the EVOs, 20 of them were made in the Citroen Competition workshop in Trappes, most of them also scrapped. Only Two were officially retained, one for the Citroen collection, the other for Hommel. However, three bodyshells were rescued: one of them rebuilt to the original specification and destroyed later in a crash; it's parts used to complete the second one. Third bodyshell also exists somewhere.
Pics of the street version
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Originally Posted by go.pawel
Ridiculous. Normally manufacturers are proud of their heritage and display it to be admired by people. Even Peugeot has it's Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot.
