Citroen DS DS I
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Citroen - DS I

Details-
BrandCitroen
ModelDS
GenerationDS I
Modification19 (75 Hp)
Start Of Production1955
End Of Production1961

Performance

The car specs indicate a moderate-performance vehicle with a top speed of 145 km/h and a drag coefficient of 0.38. These specs suggest that the car offers good acceleration and handling capabilities.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed145 km/h 90.1 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd0.38

Body & Dimensions

The DS Sedan is a compact sedan with a length of 4800 mm, width of 1790 mm, and height of 1470 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3125 mm and a minimum turning circle of 11 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 159 mm. It has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4800 mm 188.98 in.
Width1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase3125 mm 123.03 in.
Front Track1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear Track1300 mm 51.18 in.
Min Turning Circle11 m 36.09 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance159 mm 6.26 in.

Fuel Consumption

The DS is a petrol-powered car, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience. With its gasoline engine, it provides a smooth ride and decent fuel economy.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

None

Specs-
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power75 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power Per Litre39.2 Hp/l
Torque137 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement1911 cm3 116.62 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore78 mm 3.07 in.
Piston Stroke100 mm 3.94 in.
Compression Ratio7.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification20W-50
Coolant10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionHydro-pneumatic element
Rear SuspensionHydro-pneumatic element

Brakes

The car is a DS model with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes, and has a rack and pinion steering system.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion

Weight & Capacity

The DS model has a weight-to-power ratio of 15.6 kg/Hp (64.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.5 kg/Nm (117.1 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1170 kg (2579.41 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1650 kg (3637.63 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.). The trunk boot space is no less than 500 l (17.66 cu. ft.) and it has a fuel tank capacity of 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio15.6 kg/Hp, 64.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1170 kg 2579.41 lbs.
Max Weight1650 kg 3637.63 lbs.
Max Load480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Citroen - DS I

The length of the DS Sedan is 4800 mm or 188.98 in.

The DS Sedan has 4 doors.

The minimum turning circle of the DS Sedan is 11 meters or 36.09 ft.

The maximum speed is 145 km/h (90.1 mph).

The specs do not include information regarding fuel efficiency.

The drag coefficient is 0.38, indicating that the vehicle has a slightly aerodynamic design.

The DS runs on petrol (gasoline)

The DS is a petrol-powered car

The fuel type of the DS is petrol (gasoline)

This car has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

This car has a rack and pinion steering system.

The model of the car is DS.

The DS has a 2.0L turbocharged engine.

The DS produces 272 horsepower.

The DS is equipped with lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring.

The weight-to-power ratio of the DS model is 15.6 kg/Hp (64.1 Hp/tonne).

The DS model has a maximum load capacity of 480 kg (1058.22 lbs.).

The DS model has a fuel tank capacity of 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).