The DS model is a decent car with a top speed of 169 km/h or 105.01 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and occasional highway cruising.
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Max Speed
169 km/h 105.01 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car specs describe a sedan with a length of 4874 mm, width of 1803 mm, and height of 1470 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3125 mm and a spacious interior with seating for 5. The car offers a comfortable ride and is suitable for families or daily commuting.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4874 mm 191.89 in.
Width
1803 mm 70.98 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
3125 mm 123.03 in.
Front Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Rear Track
1316 mm 51.81 in.
Front Overhang
1016 mm 40 in.
Rear Overhang
733 mm 28.86 in.
Min Turning Circle
11 m 36.09 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The DS model is a petrol-powered car, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience. With its petrol engine, this car is suitable for daily commutes and short road trips.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The DS model is a compact car with a 1.8L inline-4 cylinder engine, producing 99 horsepower and 148 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a front-wheel drive system. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a carburettor fuel injection system. The car has a hydro-pneumatic suspension system at both the front and rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
99 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
148 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 109.16 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
B20704
Engine Displacement
1985 cm3 121.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
78 mm 3.07 in.
Compression Ratio
8.75
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50 / API SD, API SE
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Brakes
The DS car model features a reliable braking system with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. It also comes equipped with a steering rack and pinion system, paired with hydraulic power steering for a smooth driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a lightweight design, reflected in its impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. With a maximum weight capacity of 1760 kg and a generous trunk space of 500 l, it offers practicality and performance.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 115.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1280 kg 2821.92 lbs.
Max Weight
1760 kg 3880.14 lbs.
Max Load
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Max Roof Load
80 kg 176.37 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1250 kg 2755.78 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
30 kg 66.14 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Citroen - DS III
The minimum turning circle is 11 meters.
The car has 4 doors.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding cargo space.
169 km/h or 105.01 mph
Yes, with a top speed of 105.01 mph, it's suitable for highway cruising.
No, with a top speed of 105.01 mph, it's not considered a high-performance car.
The DS model uses petrol (gasoline) as its fuel type.
While the DS model can handle short road trips, it's not ideal for long road trips due to its petrol engine.
The main advantage of the DS model is its reliability and efficiency, making it a great option for daily commutes.
The engine displacement is 1985 cm3 (121.13 cu. in.).
The DS model uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
The DS model has a front-wheel drive system, where the internal combustion engine drives the front wheels.
The DS car model has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The DS car model has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering.
Yes, the DS car model's steering system is power-assisted with hydraulic power steering.
The DS has a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 272 horsepower.
The DS comes equipped with advanced safety features such as lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision warning.
The DS has an estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
The kerb weight of the car is 1280 kg (2821.92 lbs).
The maximum roof load capacity is 80 kg (176.37 lbs).
The car can tow a trailer with a maximum weight of 1250 kg (2755.78 lbs) when equipped with brakes.
