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Citroen GS GS

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.0 (56 KM) Selected Gasoline 56 KM 1970–1977
1.1 (56 KM) Selected Gasoline 56 KM 1977–1979
Birotor 2.0 (107 KM) Selected Gasoline 107 KM 1973–1975
1.2 (59 KM) Selected Gasoline 59 KM 1973–1979
X 2 (65 KM) Selected Gasoline 65 KM 1975–1979

Selected engine version

1.0 (56 KM)

Gasoline · 1970–1977

Engine power
56 KM
Engine displacement
1,015 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.3 s
Maximum speed
148 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
GS
Version
GS
Engine
1.0 (56 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1970
End of production
1977
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
148 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.3 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
G10/612
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1015 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6500 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
74 mm
Piston stroke
59 mm
Compression ratio
9
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Power
56 KM @ 6250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Curb weight
867 kg
Gross weight
1295 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4120 mm
Width
1608 mm
Height
1349 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Front track
1378 mm
Rear track
1328 mm
Front overhang
818 mm
Rear overhang
752 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
270 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
176 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
4.5J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.1 (56 KM)

Gasoline · 1977–1979

Engine power
56 KM
Torque
80 Nm
Engine displacement
1,129 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.5 s
Maximum speed
149 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
GS
Version
GS
Engine
1.1 (56 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1977
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
149 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
G11/631
Engine displacement
1129 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
74 mm
Piston stroke
65.5 mm
Compression ratio
9
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
56 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
80 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Minimum trunk capacity
409 l
Maximum trunk capacity
846 l
Curb weight
925 kg
Gross weight
1335 kg
Roof load
60 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
460 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4120 mm
Width
1608 mm
Height
1349 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Front track
1378 mm
Rear track
1328 mm
Ground clearance
154 mm
Front overhang
818 mm
Rear overhang
752 mm
Turning circle
9.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

Birotor 2.0 (107 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1975

Engine power
107 KM
Torque
137 Nm
Engine displacement
1,990 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
182 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
GS
Version
GS
Engine
Birotor 2.0 (107 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1973
End of production
1975
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
182 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
624
Engine displacement
1990 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Rotary (Wankel) engine
Power
107 KM @ 6500 obr./min
Torque
137 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
56 l
Minimum trunk capacity
465 l
Curb weight
1140 kg
Gross weight
1570 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4120 mm
Width
1644 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2552 mm
Front track
1427 mm
Rear track
1348 mm
Front overhang
816 mm
Rear overhang
752 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.2 (59 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1979

Engine power
59 KM
Torque
87 Nm
Engine displacement
1,222 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.1 s
Maximum speed
151 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
GS
Version
GS
Engine
1.2 (59 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1973
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
151 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.1 s

Engine

Engine model / code
G12/611
Engine displacement
1222 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
65.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Engine oil capacity
3.7 l
Power
59 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
87 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Minimum trunk capacity
409 l
Maximum trunk capacity
846 l
Curb weight
930 kg
Gross weight
1345 kg
Roof load
60 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
465 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4120 mm
Width
1608 mm
Height
1349 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Front track
1378 mm
Rear track
1328 mm
Ground clearance
154 mm
Front overhang
818 mm
Rear overhang
752 mm
Turning circle
9.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

X 2 (65 KM)

Gasoline · 1975–1979

Engine power
65 KM
Torque
87 Nm
Engine displacement
1,222 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
GS
Version
GS
Engine
X 2 (65 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1975
End of production
1979
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
G12/619
Engine displacement
1222 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
65.6 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Engine oil capacity
3.7 l
Power
65 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
87 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
43 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4120 mm
Width
1608 mm
Height
1349 mm
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Front overhang
818 mm
Rear overhang
752 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no