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Citroen DS I

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Engine versions

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
19 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1955–1961
19 (83 KM) Selected Gasoline 83 KM 1961–1962

Selected engine version

19 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1955–1961

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
137 Nm
Engine displacement
1,911 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS I
Engine
19 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1955
End of production
1961
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1911 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
78 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
75 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
137 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1170 kg
Gross weight
1650 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4800 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1300 mm
Ground clearance
159 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
ABS
no

Selected engine version

19 (83 KM)

Gasoline · 1961–1962

Engine power
83 KM
Torque
142 Nm
Engine displacement
1,911 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
158 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
DS
Version
DS I
Engine
19 (83 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1961
End of production
1962
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
158 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1911 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
78 mm
Piston stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
83 KM @ 4500 obr./min
Torque
142 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.38
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1220 kg
Gross weight
1700 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4800 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1470 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1300 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
ABS
no