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Citroen DS III

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12 versions · 12 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
20 (99 KM) Selected Gasoline 99 KM 1971–1975
20 (103 KM) Selected Gasoline 103 KM 1968–1971
21 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1968–1971
23 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1972–1975
23 Injection (130 KM) Selected Gasoline 130 KM 1972–1975
21 (109 KM) Selected Gasoline 109 KM 1967–1968
21 (115 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1971–1972
21 ie (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1970–1971
21 ie (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1969–1971
23 (115 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1972–1975
23 Injection (130 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 130 KM 1972–1975
21 ie (125 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1971–1972

Selected engine version

20 (99 KM)

Gasoline · 1971–1975

Engine power
99 KM
Torque
148 Nm
Engine displacement
1,985 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
169 km/h
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Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
20 (99 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1971
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
169 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
B20704
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1985 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
99 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
148 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1280 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg
Roof load
80 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1250 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg
Trailer nose weight
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

20 (103 KM)

Gasoline · 1968–1971

Engine power
103 KM
Torque
146 Nm
Engine displacement
1,985 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
167 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
20 (103 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1968
End of production
1971
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
B22644
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1985 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
103 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
146 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1280 kg
Gross weight
1760 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1300 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1968–1971

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
171 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
178 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1968
End of production
1971
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
178 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
B22627
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
115 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
171 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1310 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

23 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1972–1975

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
183 Nm
Engine displacement
2,347 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
179 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
23 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1972
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
179 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
M23-623
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2347 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
115 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
183 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg
Roof load
80 kg
Trailer nose weight
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

23 Injection (130 KM)

Gasoline · 1972–1975

Engine power
130 KM
Torque
195 Nm
Engine displacement
2,347 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
23 Injection (130 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1972
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s

Engine

Engine model / code
M23-627
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2347 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
130 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
195 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg
Roof load
80 kg
Trailer nose weight
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 (109 KM)

Gasoline · 1967–1968

Engine power
109 KM
Torque
174 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 (109 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1967
End of production
1968
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B22644
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
109 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
174 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1295 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1300 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 (115 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1971–1972

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
171 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
167 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 (115 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1971
End of production
1972
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
B22627
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
115 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
171 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 ie (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1970–1971

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
183 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 ie (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1970
End of production
1971
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
125 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
183 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
630 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 ie (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1969–1971

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
183 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 ie (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1969
End of production
1971
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
125 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
183 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
630 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

23 (115 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1972–1975

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
183 Nm
Engine displacement
2,347 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
173 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
23 (115 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1972
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
173 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
M23-623
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2347 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
115 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
183 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg
Roof load
80 kg
Trailer nose weight
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

23 Injection (130 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1972–1975

Engine power
130 KM
Torque
195 Nm
Engine displacement
2,347 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
23 Injection (130 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1972
End of production
1975
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
M23-627
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2347 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
130 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
195 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg
Roof load
80 kg
Trailer nose weight
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

21 ie (125 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1971–1972

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
183 Nm
Engine displacement
2,175 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
177 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS III
Engine
21 ie (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1971
End of production
1972
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
177 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2175 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
125 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
183 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1360 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4874 mm
Width
1803 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1516 mm
Rear track
1316 mm
Front overhang
1016 mm
Rear overhang
733 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear suspension
Hydropneumatic element
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no