1966 Citroen DS21 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Citroen DS21, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1976
Body Designer : Flaminio Bertoni
Coach Work : Henri Chapron
Price : $3,585-$5,875
Weight : 2822 lbs | 1280.038 kg
0-60 mph : 14.8 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 20.5 seconds.
Top Speed : 106 mph | 170.554 km/h
Inline 4
Displacement : 2175 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.
Power : 109 BHP (80.224 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 8.75:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
1 Weber 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Total Citroen Production for 1966 : 451,875
DS Production (1955-1976) : 1,455,746
  : 1330755 in France
1966 Citroen DS21

Convertible

Body Designer : Flaminio Bertoni
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Sedan

Price : $3,590
Weight : 2865 lbs | 1299.542 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Sedan

Price : $3,680
Weight : 2865 lbs | 1299.542 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Convertible Coupe by Henri Chapron

Coachwork : Henri Chapron
Price : $5,875
Weight : 2910 lbs | 1319.954 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $3,585
Weight : 2810 lbs | 1274.595 kg
Seating Capacity : 8
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Station Wagon

Price : $3,725
Weight : 2815 lbs | 1276.863 kg
Seating Capacity : 7
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Le Leman Coupe by Henri Chapron

Coachwork : Henri Chapron
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 196.5 in | 4991 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 : 51.3 in | 1302 mm.

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 180x380 Michellin

1966 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,650
Avg. Household Income : $6,900
Avg. Home : $14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.32

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Q: How fast is the 1966 Citroen DS21? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 has a top speed of 106 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Citroen DS21? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 has a wheelbase size of 123.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Citroen DS21? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 has a length of 196.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1966 Citroen DS21? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 has a width of 70.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Citroen DS21 cost when new?A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 cost approximately $3,585 to $5,875 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Citroen DS21? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 was offered as a Convertible, Convertible Coupe, Le Leman Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Citroen DS21 have? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 had 180x380 Michellin tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Citroen produce in 1966? A: Citroen produced 451,875 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many DS were produced? A: Citroen produced 1,455,746 examples of the DS from 1955 to 1976.

Q: What engine did the 1966 Citroen DS21 have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Citroen DS21 was a Inline 4 (2175 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 109 BHP (80.224 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Citroen DS21 have? A: The 1966 Citroen DS21 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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