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Specs of Citroen DS III 20 (99 Hp) /1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975/

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Key specs

Citroen DS III 20 (99 Hp) /Sedan 1971 - 1975/

What is the body type of Citroen DS III?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1971 DS III 20 (99 Hp)?
169 km/h | 105 mph
What is the power output of Citroen DS Sedan 1971 20 (99 Hp)?
99 Hp, 148 Nm
109 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Citroen DS Sedan 1971 20 (99 Hp)?
2.0 l
1985 cm3
121.13 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1971 Citroen 20 (99 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Citroen DS III Sedan 1971 20 (99 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1971 Citroen DS Sedan?
4874 mm
191.89 in.
What is the width of 1971 Citroen DS Sedan?
1803 mm
70.98 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1971 Citroen DS III 20 (99 Hp)?
1280 kg
2822 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1971 Citroen DS III 20 (99 Hp)?
1760 kg
3880 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1971 Citroen DS Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1971 Citroen DS III 20 (99 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
20 (99 Hp)
Start of production
1971
End of production
1975
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
169 km/h 105 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 115.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
99 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
148 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 109 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
8.75:1
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
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1280 kg 2822 lbs.
Max. weight
1760 kg 3880 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
Max. roof load
80 kg 176 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1250 kg 2756 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
30 kg 66 lbs.

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