Citroën DS 23 specifications

Citroën DS 23 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
DesignerFlaminio Bertoni
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3124 mm 123 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4902 mm 193 inches
Width 1803 mm 71 inches
Height 1473 mm 58 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1317 kg 2903 lb
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 2.3 litre
2347 cc
(143.223 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.5 × 85.5 mm
3.68 × 3.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 36.5 kW/litre
49.7 ps/litre
49 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 77.97 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 979.8 kPa (142.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 586.75 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 Higher is better
88.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.36 kg/kW
25.65 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
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 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.37
general
Carfolio.com ID28897
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Citroën DS 23 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2175 cm3/132.7cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 2175 cm3/132.7cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1384 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1911 cm3/116.6cuin 84 PS 83 bhp 62 kW 1194 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4M 1911 cm3/116.6cuin 67 PS 66 bhp 49 kW
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2347 cm3/143.2cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1337 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 2347 cm3/143.2cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1432 kg
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FR 2955 cm3/180.3cuin
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2326 cm3/141.9cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2326 cm3/141.9cuin
2 door roadster FR 4M 2326 cm3/141.9cuin
4 door tourer FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4575 cm3/279.2cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door roadster FR 3M 4164 cm3/254.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4588 cm3/280.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4588 cm3/280.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
BMW 501 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2581 cm3/157.5cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1410 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2581 cm3/157.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1407 kg
BMW CS1 -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR SM 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
2 door roadster FR 4M 2262 cm3/138.0cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1104 kg
4 door FR 3M 5649 cm3/344.7cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4065 cm3/248.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4065 cm3/248.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4065 cm3/248.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4065 cm3/248.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
FR 3M 5649 cm3/344.7cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5301 cm3/323.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
FR 3127 cm3/190.8cuin
sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3996 cm3/243.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1525 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3773 cm3/230.2cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1363 kg
2 door roadster FR 4M 5274 cm3/321.8cuin 116 PS 114 bhp 85 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4894 cm3/298.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4894 cm3/298.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4894 cm3/298.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door roadster FR 3M 4894 cm3/298.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 2955 cm3/180.3cuin
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3642 cm3/222.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3927 cm3/239.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3699 cm3/225.7cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3556 cm3/217.0cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1500 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3556 cm3/217.0cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3556 cm3/217.0cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 3475 cm3/212.1cuin
fixed-head coupé FR 6032 cm3/368.1cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
sedan/​saloon FR 4972 cm3/303.4cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 2974 cm3/181.5cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2998 cm3/182.9cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1778 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5743 cm3/350.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
FR 4M 6968 cm3/425.2cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3SA 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3207 cm3/195.7cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1393 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3209 cm3/195.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW