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Specs of Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp) /1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977/

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Key specs

Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp) /Hatchback 1970 - 1977/

What is the body type of Citroen GS?
Hatchback, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp)?
9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
How fast is 1970 GS 1.0 (56 Hp)?
148 km/h | 92 mph
0-100 km/h: 18.3 sec
0-60 mph: 17.4 sec
What is the power output of Citroen GS Hatchback 1970 1.0 (56 Hp)?
56 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Citroen GS Hatchback 1970 1.0 (56 Hp)?
1.0 l
1015 cm3
61.94 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Citroen 1.0 (56 Hp)?
4, Boxer
What is the drivetrain of Citroen GS Hatchback 1970 1.0 (56 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1970 Citroen GS Hatchback?
4120 mm
162.2 in.
What is the width of 1970 Citroen GS Hatchback?
1608 mm
63.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1970 Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp)?
867 kg
1911 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1970 Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp)?
1295 kg
2855 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1970 Citroen GS Hatchback?
465 l
16.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1970 Citroen GS 1.0 (56 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.0 (56 Hp)
Start of production
1970 year
End of production
1977 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
18.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
17.4 sec
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
15.5 kg/Hp, 64.6 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
56 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre
55.2 Hp/l
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
G10/612
Engine displacement
1015 cm3 61.94 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
74 mm 2.91 in.
Piston Stroke
59 mm 2.32 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l 4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
867 kg 1911 lbs.
Max. weight
1295 kg 2855 lbs.
Max load
428 kg 944 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
465 l 16.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
43 l 11.36 US gal | 9.46 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4120 mm 162.2 in.
Width
1608 mm 63.31 in.
Height
1349 mm 53.11 in.
Wheelbase
2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front track
1378 mm 54.25 in.
Rear (Back) track
1328 mm 52.28 in.
Front overhang
818 mm 32.2 in.
Rear overhang
752 mm 29.61 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.2 m 33.46 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, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc, 270 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 176 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size
4.5J x 15