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Sports car that marked a generation turns 40

The Citroën BX GTI celebrates this year four decades since its launch in July 1986. The sports model became an icon of the French automotive industry and marked a generation of affordable sports car enthusiasts, combining bold design with remarkable performance for the time. The commemoration of this milestone underscores the historical importance of the model in Citroën's portfolio and its place in European automotive culture.

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