Compare: Citroen DS 1955 Sedan 75 Hp

General information

Brand

Citroen

Model

Generation

DS I

Modification (Engine)

19 (75 Hp)

Start of production

1955

End of production

1961

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

145 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

15.6 kg/Hp, 64.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

75 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

39.2 Hp/l

Torque

137 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1911 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm

Piston Stroke

100 mm

Compression ratio

7.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1170 kg

Max. weight

1650 kg

Max load

480 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4800 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1470 mm

Wheelbase

3125 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1300 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

159 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.38

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m

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