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Citroen GS

General information

ModelCitroen GS
Year1977
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1015 ccm (61.94 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1015 ccm (61.94 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 4 cylinder
Max power56.00 PS (41 kW or 55 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque72.00 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke74.0 x 59.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0629 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3150 litres (832 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight890 kg (1,962.1 pounds)
Overall length4130 mm (162.6 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2560 mm (100.8 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
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