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Specs of Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp) /1968, 1969, 1970, 1971/

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Key specs

Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp) /Sedan 1968 - 1971/

What is the body type of Citroen DS III?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1968 DS III 21 (115 Hp)?
178 km/h | 111 mph
What is the power output of Citroen DS Sedan 1968 21 (115 Hp)?
115 Hp, 171 Nm
126 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Citroen DS Sedan 1968 21 (115 Hp)?
2.2 l
2175 cm3
132.73 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Citroen 21 (115 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Citroen DS III Sedan 1968 21 (115 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1968 Citroen DS Sedan?
4874 mm
191.89 in.
What is the width of 1968 Citroen DS Sedan?
1803 mm
70.98 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1968 Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp)?
1310 kg
2888 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1968 Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp)?
1800 kg
3968 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1968 Citroen DS Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1968 Citroen DS III 21 (115 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
21 (115 Hp)
Start of production
1968
End of production
1971
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
178 km/h 111 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.4 kg/Hp, 87.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
115 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
52.9 Hp/l
Torque
171 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 126 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
B22627
Engine displacement
2175 cm3 132.73 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
85.5 mm 3.37 in.
Compression ratio
8.75:1
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
Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1310 kg 2888 lbs.
Max. weight
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Max load
490 kg 1080 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

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 (Back) track
1316 mm 51.81 in.
Front overhang
1016 mm 40 in.
Rear overhang
733 mm 28.86 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering