1956 Citroën DS 19

Citroen DS 19 - — Citroen DS 19
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The Citroën DS 19 is a front wheel drive car, with the engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body designed by Flaminio Bertoni. It is powered by 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 produces 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 137 N·m (101 lb·ft/14 kgm) at 3000 rpm. This power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission. The Citroën DS 19 weighs a stated 1237 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 142 km/h or 88 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4800 mm
Weight
1237 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
75 PS / 74 bhp / 55 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
137 Nm / 101 ft.lb / 14 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 22.1 s
Top speed
142 km/h / 88 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	3125 mm	123 inches
Track/tread (front)	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1300 mm	51.2 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	1237 kg	2727 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)	75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	137 Nm (101 ft·lb) (14 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	28.9 kW/litre 39.3 ps/litre 38.7 bhp/litre 0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	71.69 Nm/litre 0.87 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 Zenith carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	900.9 kPa (130.7 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)	15.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	22.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 60.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 44.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 59.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.42 kg/kW 37.44 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
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.HPS.
Rear suspension	I.HPS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	165 x 400
Tyres rear	155 x 400
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	35805
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.