Citroen GS 1.2 (59 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Citroen GS 1.2 (59 Hp) /Hatchback 1973 - 1979/

What is the body type of Citroen GS?

Hatchback, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1973 GS 1.2 (59 Hp)?

151 km/h | 94 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.1 sec
0-60 mph: 15.3 sec

What is the power output of Citroen GS Hatchback 1973 1.2 (59 Hp)?

59 Hp, 87 Nm
64 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Citroen GS Hatchback 1973 1.2 (59 Hp)?

1.2 l
1222 cm³
74.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Citroen 1.2 (59 Hp)?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of Citroen GS Hatchback 1973 1.2 (59 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 Citroen GS Hatchback?

4120 mm
162.2 in.

What is the width of 1973 Citroen GS Hatchback?

1608 mm
63.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Citroen GS 1.2 (59 Hp)?

930 kg
2050 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Citroen GS 1.2 (59 Hp)?

1345 kg
2965 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Citroen GS Hatchback?

409 - 846 l
14.4 - 29.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Citroen GS 1.2 (59 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Citroen GS
  - GS
    - X 2 (65 Hp)
    - Birotor 2.0 (107 Hp)
    - 1.2 (59 Hp)
    - 1.1 (56 Hp)
    - 1.0 (56 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Citroen

Model

Generation

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (59 Hp)

Start of production

1973 year

End of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

16.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

16.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

15.3 sec

Maximum speed

151 km/h 94 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

15.8 kg/Hp, 63.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.7 kg/Nm, 93.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

59 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Power per litre

48.3 Hp/l

Torque

87 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 64 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

G12/611

Engine displacement

1222 cm³ 74.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

77 mm 3.03 in.

Piston Stroke

65.5 mm 2.58 in.

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3.7 l 3.91 US qt | 3.26 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

930 kg 2050 lbs.

Max. weight

1345 kg 2965 lbs.

Max load

415 kg 915 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

409 l 14.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

846 l 29.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

43 l 11.36 US gal | 9.46 UK gal

Max. roof load

60 kg 132 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

800 kg 1764 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

465 kg 1025 lbs.

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.

Ride height (ground clearance)

154 mm 6.06 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.7 m 31.82 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

Rear brakes