1966 Citroën DS 21 specifications

1966 Citroën DS 21 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerFlaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3125 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4840 mm 190.6 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.55
Kerb weight 1320 kg 2910 lb
Weight distribution 65% front
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 2.2 litre
2175 cc
(132.727 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 85.5 mm
3.54 × 3.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
164 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(net)
33.9 kW/litre
46.1 ps/litre
45.5 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
75.4 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 947.5 kPa (137.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 543.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 15.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 35.9 s
Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
55.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.88 kg/kW
29.87 lb/bhp
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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.HPS.
Rear suspension I.HPS.
Wheel size front 5J x 15
Wheel size rear 5J x 15
Tyres front Michelin XAS 180 x 380
Tyres rear Michelin XAS 180 x 380
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 4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID35123
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Citroën DS 21 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-07-01.

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