1956 - Citroen - DS 19

Technical Specs of This Model
1. DS 19 1964
2. DS 19 1956
3. DS 19 1956
General Information
Make Citroen
Model DS 19
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer Flaminio Bertoni
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Rear Track 1314 mm     (51,7 in)
Length 4800 mm     (189 in)
Width 1790 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1520 mm     (59,8 in)
Ground Clearance 159 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,54
Weight 1194 kg     (2630 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 64,8 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Citroen
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1911 cc     (116,62 cu in)
Bore 78 mm     (3,07 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,78
Unitary Capacity 477,75 cc/cylinder    (29,15 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 We 24.32 DDC carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 83 HP     (61,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 143 N.m     (105,5 lb.ft ,  14,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 131,3 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 69,5 HP/ton    (51,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,4 HP/litre    (32,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 21,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 22,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 158 km/h   (98,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1,18 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.HPS.
Suspension (rear) I.HPS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 294 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 254 mm
Wheels (front) 4.50 x 16
Wheels (rear) 4.50 x 16
Tyres (front) 165-400
Tyres (rear) 165-400