1956 Citroën DS 19

The Citroën DS 19 is a saloon designed by Flaminio Bertoni with 4 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers the power to the front wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.9 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 83 bhp (84 PS/62 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 143 N·m (105 lb·ft/14.6 kgm) at 3500 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the wheels. Having a stated kerb weight of 1194 kg, the Citroën DS 19 can dispense with the 0-60 mph yardstick in 21.2 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 22.3 seconds. Its maximum speed claimed is 158 km/h, which is 98 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4800 mm
Weight
1194 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
84 PS / 83 bhp / 62 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
143 Nm / 105 ft.lb / 14.6 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 21.2 s
Top speed
158 km/h / 98 mph

1956 Citroën DS 19 specifications

1956 Citroën DS 19 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Flaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3124 mm	123 inches
Track/tread (front)	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1314 mm	51.7 inches
Length	4800 mm	189 inches
Width	1790 mm	70.5 inches
Height	1520 mm	59.8 inches
Ground clearance	159 mm	6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.54
Kerb weight	1194 kg	2632 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	65 litres	14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.9 litre 1911 cc (116.616 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	78 × 100 mm 3.07 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.78
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	84 PS (83 bhp) (62 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	143 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.6 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	32.4 kW/litre 44 ps/litre 43.4 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	74.83 Nm/litre 0.9 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 We 24.32 DDC carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	940.3 kPa (136.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	477.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	21.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	158 km/h (98 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 70.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 51.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 69.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.29 kg/kW 32.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.900
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.HPS.
Rear suspension	I.HPS.
Wheel size front	4.50 x 16
Wheel size rear	4.50 x 16
Tyres front	165-400
Tyres rear	165-400
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter	294 mm
Rear brake diameter	254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1.18
Final drive ratio	3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	35794
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1956 Citroën DS 19 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.