Technical Specifications Citroen DS 1971 - 1972 Sedan




DS III

23 (115 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
183 Nm @ 3500 rpm.  | 135 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
173 km/h  | 108 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2347 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Maximum roof load
80 kg  | 176 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Towbar download
30 kg  | 66 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1340 kg  | 2955 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

23 Injection (130 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
130 hp @ 5250 rpm.  | 97 kW
Torque
195 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 144 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2347 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Maximum roof load
80 kg  | 176 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1840 kg  | 4057 lbs
Towbar download
30 kg  | 66 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1350 kg  | 2977 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
185/60 R14 82 T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

23 (115 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
183 Nm @ 3500 rpm.  | 135 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
179 km/h  | 111 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2347 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Maximum roof load
80 kg  | 176 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Towbar download
30 kg  | 66 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1320 kg  | 2911 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
185/60 R14 82 T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

23 Injection (130 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
130 hp @ 5250 rpm.  | 97 kW
Torque
195 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 144 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
188 km/h  | 117 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2347 cc  | 2.35 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
93.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Maximum roof load
80 kg  | 176 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1840 kg  | 4057 lbs
Towbar download
30 kg  | 66 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1340 kg  | 2955 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

21 (115 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5750 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
171 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 126 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
167 km/h  | 104 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2175 cc  | 2.18 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1320 kg  | 2911 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18
Tire size
205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

21 (125 Hp) ie Automatic

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5250 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
183 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 135 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
177 km/h  | 110 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2175 cc  | 2.18 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1840 kg  | 4057 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1360 kg  | 2999 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

20 (99 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
99 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 74 kW
Torque
148 Nm @ 3500 rpm.  | 109 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
169 km/h  | 105 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1985 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1250 kg  | 2756 lbs
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Towing capacity
500 kg  | 1103 lbs
Maximum roof load
80 kg  | 176 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1760 kg  | 3881 lbs
Towbar download
30 kg  | 66 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1280 kg  | 2822 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
185/60 R14 82 T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

21 (125 Hp) ie

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5250 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
183 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 135 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
188 km/h  | 117 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2175 cc  | 2.18 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Towing capacity
630 kg  | 1389 lbs
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1840 kg  | 4057 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1340 kg  | 2955 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

20 (103 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
103 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 77 kW
Torque
146 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 108 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
167 km/h  | 104 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1985 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1500 mm  | 59.1 in.
Rear track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1760 kg  | 3881 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1280 kg  | 2822 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16; R17
Tire size
215/65 R16; 225/55 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

21 (115 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 5750 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
171 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 126 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
178 km/h  | 111 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2175 cc  | 2.18 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1516 mm  | 59.7 in.
Rear track
1316 mm  | 51.8 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1310 kg  | 2889 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 17
Tire size
225/50 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
DS III

21 (109 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
109 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 81 kW
Torque
174 Nm @ 3000 rpm.  | 128 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
175 km/h  | 109 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2175 cc  | 2.18 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
85.5 mm
Compression
8.75 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
Fuel tank
65 L  | 17.2 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
500 L  | 17.7 cu-ft
Wheelbase
3125 mm  | 123 in.
Front track
1500 mm  | 59.1 in.
Rear track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Length
4874 mm  | 191.9 in.
Width
1803 mm  | 71 in.
Height
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Max weight
1780 kg  | 3925 lbs
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
1016 mm  | 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm  | 28.9 in.
Curb weight
1295 kg  | 2855 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
185/60 R14 82 T
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
11 m
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
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