1970 Citroën GS specifications

1970 Citroën GS data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
DesignerRobert Opron
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1378 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1327 mm 52.2 inches
Length 4121 mm 162.2 inches
Width 1607 mm 63.3 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 880 kg 1940 lb
Weight distribution 62.5% front
fuel tank capacity 43.2 litres 9.5 [11.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Citroën
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1 litre
1015 cc
(61.939 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 59 mm
2.91 × 2.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
40.4 kW/litre
54.9 ps/litre
54.2 bhp/litre
0.89 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
68.97 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 866.6 kPa (125.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 253.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 148 km/h (92 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
63.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
62.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.46 kg/kW
35.84 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 rack & pinion
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 Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.12
Final drive ratio 4.37
general
Carfolio.com ID73139
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Citroën GS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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