Citroen DS Sedan: Generations History With Key Specs


Technical specs may differ depending on trim

DS III

1971 - 1972

DS II

1965 - 1967

DS I

1961 - 1962

Citroen DS III

DS III

Performance

Engine power


99 - 130 hp @ 5250 - 6000 rpm | 74 - 97 kW

Torque


146 - 195 Nm @ 2500 - 4000 rpm | 108 - 144 lb-ft

Drive type


Front wheel drive

Top speed


167 - 188 km | 104 - 117 mph

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


11.9 sec

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1985 - 2347 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


90 - 93.5 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Manual), 3 (Automatic)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


78 - 85.5 mm

Compression


8.75 - 9 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (highway)


10.6 l/100 km | 22.2 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Carburettor, Multi-point indirect

Fuel tank


65 L | 17.2 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


3125 mm | 123 in.

Front track


1500 - 1516 mm | 59 - 60 in.

Rear track


1300 - 1316 mm | 51 - 52 in.

Length


4874 mm | 192 in.

Width


1803 mm | 71 in.

Height


1470 mm | 58 in.

Front overhang


1016 mm | 40 in.

Rear overhang


733 mm | 29 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


500 L | 17.7 cu-ft

Max weight


1760 - 1840 kg | 3881 - 4057 lbs

Number of doors


4

Curb weight


1280 - 1360 kg | 2822 - 2999 lbs

Number of seats


5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1250 - 1800 kg | 2756 - 3969 lbs

Towing capacity


500 - 630 kg | 1103 - 1389 lbs

Maximum roof load


80 kg | 176 lbs

Towbar download


30 kg | 66 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R14, 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18, R16; R17, 7.5J x 17

Tire size


185/60 R14 82 T, 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18, 215/65 R16; 225/55 R17, 225/50 R17

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Citroen DS II

DS II

Performance

Engine power


83 - 109 hp @ 4500 - 5500 rpm | 62 - 81 kW

Torque


142 - 174 Nm @ 3000 - 3500 rpm | 105 - 128 lb-ft

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive

Top speed


150 - 175 km | 93 - 109 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1911 - 2175 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


78 - 90 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


OHV

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


78 - 100 mm

Compression


8.5 - 8.75 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Carburettor

Fuel tank


65 L | 17.2 gallons

Fuel consumption (highway)


10.6 l/100 km | 22.2 mpg(USA)

Dimensions

Wheelbase


3125 mm | 123 in.

Front track


1500 mm | 59 in.

Rear track


1300 mm | 51 in.

Length


4838 mm | 190 in.

Width


1790 mm | 70 in.

Height


1470 mm | 58 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


500 L | 17.7 cu-ft

Max weight


1720 - 1760 kg | 3793 - 3881 lbs

Number of doors


4

Curb weight


1230 - 1280 kg | 2712 - 2822 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


7.5J x 17, 8J x 18; 10J x 20

Tire size


225/50 R17, 265/60 R18; 265/50 R20

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Citroen DS I

DS I

Performance

Engine power


75 - 83 hp @ 4500 - 4500 rpm | 56 - 62 kW

Torque


137 - 142 Nm @ 3000 - 3000 rpm | 101 - 105 lb-ft

Drive type


Front wheel drive

Top speed


145 - 158 km | 90 - 98 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1911 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


78 mm

Transmission Type


4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


OHV

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


100 mm

Compression


7.5 - 8.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Carburettor

Fuel tank


65 L | 17.2 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


3125 mm | 123 in.

Front track


1500 mm | 59 in.

Rear track


1300 mm | 51 in.

Length


4800 mm | 189 in.

Width


1790 mm | 70 in.

Height


1470 mm | 58 in.

Ride height


159 mm | 6.3 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


500 L | 17.7 cu-ft

Max weight


1650 - 1700 kg | 3638 - 3749 lbs

Number of doors


4

Curb weight


1170 - 1220 kg | 2580 - 2690 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R16; R17

Tire size


215/65 R16; 225/55 R17

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