1956 Citroën DS 19 Safari specifications

1956 Citroën DS 19 Safari data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
DesignerFlaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3124 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4978 mm 196 inches
Width 1778 mm 70 inches
Height 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.59
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 67 PS (66 bhp) (49 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 133 Nm (98 ft·lb) (13.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 25.8 kW/litre
35 ps/litre
34.5 bhp/litre
0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.6 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 874.6 kPa (126.8 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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.HPS.
Rear suspension I.HPS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID35706
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Citroën DS 19 Safari added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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