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Specs of Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp) /1961, 1962/

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Key specs

Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp) /Sedan 1961 - 1962/

What is the body type of Citroen DS I?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1961 DS I 19 (83 Hp)?
158 km/h | 98 mph
What is the power output of Citroen DS Sedan 1961 19 (83 Hp)?
83 Hp, 142 Nm
105 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Citroen DS Sedan 1961 19 (83 Hp)?
1.9 l
1911 cm3
116.62 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1961 Citroen 19 (83 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Citroen DS I Sedan 1961 19 (83 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1961 Citroen DS Sedan?
4800 mm
188.98 in.
What is the width of 1961 Citroen DS Sedan?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1961 Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp)?
1220 kg
2690 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1961 Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp)?
1700 kg
3748 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1961 Citroen DS Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1961 Citroen DS I 19 (83 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
19 (83 Hp)
Start of production
1961
End of production
1962
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
158 km/h 98 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14.7 kg/Hp, 68 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
83 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
43.4 Hp/l
Torque
142 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 105 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1911 cm3 116.62 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
78 mm 3.07 in.
Piston Stroke
100 mm 3.94 in.
Compression ratio
8.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1220 kg 2690 lbs.
Max. weight
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Max load
480 kg 1058 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
4800 mm 188.98 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
3125 mm 123.03 in.
Front track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.38
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