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Citroën DS 21

(1966 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CitroënIssued from1966
ModelDS 21Issued until
SerieDSNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCitroënCountryFR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerFlaminio BertoniCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4840 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 inTotal (curb) weight1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb
Width1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 inDry weight
Height1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3124 mm / 123.0 in / 123.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.55  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerCitroënValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.5 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supply1 We carbEngine displacement2175 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity543.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.182 cu in/cylinder / 33.182 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power74.6 kW / 101.4 hp / 101.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque164.0 Nm / 121.0 lbft / 121.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output73.5 kW / 99.9 bhp / 99.9 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output46.0 kW/l / 1.025 bhp/cu in / 1.025 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque75.40 Nm/l / 0.660 lbft/cu in / 0.660 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.37

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio78.13 kW/ton / 106.23 bhp/ton / 106.23 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft
Suspension frontI.HPS.Suspension rearI.HPS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën DS 21

 
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