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Citroën DS: generations and engines

The Citroën DS was built from 1955 to 1975 in 7 generations, with 23 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, convertible, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Citroën DS Enlarge
Production years1955–1975
Generations7
Engine versions23
Power75–130 hp
Body stylesSedan, Convertible, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Citroën DS generations

  1. 1955–1962

    Citroën DS I

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 75–83 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1960–1964

    Citroën DS I Cabriolet Chapron

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 78–83 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 1962–1967

    Citroën DS II

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 83–109 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 1965–1967

    Citroën DS II Cabriolet Chapron

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 100 hp

    Engines below
  5. 1967–1975

    Citroën DS III

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    12 engine versions 99–130 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 1968–1971

    Citroën DS III Cabriolet Chapron

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 115 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 1972–1975

    Citroën DS Break

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 115 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Citroën DS engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Citroën DS I1955–1962 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
19 (75 hp)1955–1961Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)90 mph (145 km/h)
19 (83 hp)1961–1962Gasoline83 hp (61 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)98 mph (158 km/h)
Citroën DS II Cabriolet Chapron1965–1967 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
21 (100 hp)1965–1967Gasoline100 hp (74 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)
Citroën DS Break1972–1975 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
23 (115 hp)1972–1975Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)135 lb-ft (183 Nm)106 mph (171 km/h)
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