Citroen DS I

Key specs

Citroen DS Sedan 1961, 1962

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?158 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?83 Hp, 142 Nm
What is the engine size?1.9 l
1911 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4800 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1790 mm
What is the curb weigh?1220 kg
What is the gross weigh?1700 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?500 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1961-1962 Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp) Specs 1961, 1962

General information
Brand Citroen
Model DS
Generation DS
Modification (Engine) 19 (83 Hp)
Start of production 1961
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed158 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio14.7 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 83 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 43.4 Hp/l
Torque 142 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1911 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore78 mm
Piston Stroke100 mm
Compression ratio8.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1220 kg
Max. weight 1700 kg
Max load 480 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4800 mm
Width 1790 mm
Height 1470 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension Hydro-pneumatic element
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack