These are standard specifications for the 1972 Citroen DS21, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Semi-Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1976 |
| Body Designer : | Flaminio Bertoni |
| Price : | $4,390-$4,480 |
| Weight : | 2850 lbs | 1292.738 kg |
| MPG Highway : | 30 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2175 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque : | 126 Ft-Lbs (171 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 90.0 mm | 3.543 in. |
| Stroke : | 85.5 mm | 3.366 in. |
| Compression : | 8.75:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 1 Weber 28x36 DDE 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , 4 Semi-Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Citroen Production for 1972 : | 648,956 |
| DS Production (1955-1976) : | 1,455,746 |
| : | 1330755 in France |
| Total 1972 DS21 production : | 92,483 |
| 1972 Citroen DS21 | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Body Designer : | Flaminio Bertoni |
| Fuel Capacity : | 17.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 190.5 in | 4839 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $4,480 |
| Weight : | 3080 lbs | 1397.064 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 17.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 190.5 in | 4839 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 123.0 in | 3124 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Hydropneumatic with parallel control arms and anti-roll bar Rear : Hydropneumatic with trailing arms and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 180x380 |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CITROEN CARS CORPORATION |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V200000 |
| Notes | CITRODEN CAR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.DS-21 SEDAN AND STATION WAGON ' D SPECIAL'SEDAN.POSSIBILITY OF ERRONEOUS CONNECTION IN BRAK E SYSTEM.CONNECTIONINVOLVES SWITCHING FRONT AND REAR BRAKECIRCUIT HYDRAULIC LINES AT WELDINGPOINT ON CONNECTING PLATE O F MULTIPLE CONNECTOR, LOCATED ON BRAKE MASTERCONTROL.BECAUS E OF BRAKE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, APPORTIONMENT BETWEEN FRONT ANDREAR BRAKE CIRCUITS, WHICH IS DESIGNED IN EVERY CITROEN 'D' M ODEL.ASSEMBLYERROR MAKES PRESSURE IN FRONT CIRCUIT ALWAYS L ESS THAN THAT IN CERTAINCONDITIONS OF BRAKING AND VEHICLE LOA D, TO PREMATURE BRAKING ANDVEHICLE LOAD,TO PREMATURE LOCKINGOF REAR WHEELS, AND IMPAIRING EFFICIENCY OF BRAKE SYSTEM.(CO RRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY CONNECTING BRAKE PIPING WHERENECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Citroen DS21?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Citroen DS21? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 has a wheelbase size of 123.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Citroen DS21? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 has a length of 190.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Citroen DS21? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Citroen DS21 cost when new?A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 cost approximately $4,390 to $4,480 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1972 Citroen DS21? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 was offered as a Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1972 Citroen DS21 have? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 had 180x380 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Citroen produce in 1972? A: Citroen produced 648,956 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many DS were produced? A: Citroen produced 1,455,746 examples of the DS from 1955 to 1976.Q: How many 1972 DS21s were produced? A: Citroen produced 92,483 examples of the DS21 in 1972.Q: What engine did the 1972 Citroen DS21 have? A: The engine powering the 1972 Citroen DS21 was a Inline 4 (2175 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 126 Ft-Lbs (171 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1972 Citroen DS21 have? A: The 1972 Citroen DS21 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Semi-Automatic.