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Citroën DS 19

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 78.00 mm × 100.00 mm 3.07 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1911 cc (116.616 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 We 24.32 DDC carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 21.20 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 22.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 158 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 69.51 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 940.3 kPa (136.4 psi)
Specific torque 74.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.78
Unitary capacity 477.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3124 mm
wheelbase 123 in
Length (milimeters) 4800 mm
Length (inches) 189 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1520 mm
Height (inches) 59.8 in
L:W ratio 1.54
Ground clearance (milimeters) 159 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1194 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2632 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 64.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle
Tyres 165-400
Wheels 4.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅ 294 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.18
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 15.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Citroën DS 19 PDF Manual
Designer Flaminio Bertoni
Year 1956

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