Citroen DS III
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Key specs

Citroen DS Sedan 1968, 1971

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?178 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?115 Hp, 171 Nm
What is the engine size?2.2 l
2175 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4874 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1803 mm
What is the curb weigh?1310 kg
What is the gross weigh?1800 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?500 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1968-1971 Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp) Specs 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

General information
Brand Citroen
Model DS
Generation DS
Modification (Engine) 21 (115 Hp)
Start of production 1968
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed178 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio11.4 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.9 Hp/l
Torque 171 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2175 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore90 mm
Piston Stroke85.5 mm
Compression ratio8.75
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1310 kg
Max. weight 1800 kg
Max load 490 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4874 mm
Width 1803 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
Power steering Hydraulic Steering