Citroën DS 20 Manual 5

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Citroën DS 20 Manual 5

The Citroën DS is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975, in fastback/sedan, wagon/estate, and convertible body configurations, across three series of one generation.

Marketed with a less expensive variant, the Citroën ID, the DS was known for its aerodynamic, futuristic body design; unorthodox, quirky, and innovative technology, and it set new standards in ride quality, handling, and braking, thanks to both being the first mass production car equipped with hydropneumatic suspension, as well as disc brakes. The 1967 series 3 also introduced directional headlights to a mass-produced car.

Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni and the French aeronautical engineer André Lefèbvre styled and engineered the car, and Paul Magès developed the hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension. Robert Opron designed the 1967 Series 3 facelift. Citroën built 1,455,746 examples in six countries, of which 1,330,755 manufactured at Citroën's main Paris Quai de Javel (now Quai André-Citroën) production plant.

In combination with Citroën's proven front-wheel drive, the DS was used competitively in rally racing during almost its entire 20‑year production run, and achieved multiple major victories, as early as 1959, and as late as 1974. It placed third in the 1999 Car of the Century poll recognizing the world's most influential auto designs and was named the most beautiful car of all time by Classic & Sports Car magazine.

The name DS and ID are puns in the French language. "DS" is pronounced exactly like déesse, lit. 'goddess', whereas "ID" is pronounced as idée ('idea').

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General Data

Make
Citroën
Model
DS
Sub Model
20
Production / Sales Year(s)
1971 - 1972
Country of origin
France

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
487.4
Length in
191.89
Width CM
180.3
Width in
70.98
Height CM
147
Height in
57.87
Wheelbase CM
312.5
Wheelbase in
123.03
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1300
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
28.66

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Displacement (cc)
1985
Engine Displacement (cui)
121
Engine (l)
2.0
Engine HP
98
Engine PS
99
Engine KW
73
@RPM
5500
Engine Max Torque (NM)
148
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
109
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
15.09
Engine Max Torque RPM
3500
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
5

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
65

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
169
Top Speed MP/H
105
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
14

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disks
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Hydraulic
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic

Credit Photography and text

Photography
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Technical Specifications
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Text Source
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Last modified
22/01/2023

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