(1973 model)
| Marque (make) | Citroën | Issued from | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | GS Birotor | Issued until | |
| Serie | GS | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Citroën | Country | FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4121 mm / 162.2 in / 162.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.61 |
| Height | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1140 kg / 2513 lb / 2513 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2562 mm / 100.9 in / 100.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1427 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Fuel capacity | 57 l / 12.5 UK gal / 15.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | rotary (Wankel) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Citroën | Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1990 cm3 / 121.4 cu in / 121.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | 995.00 cm3/cylinder / 60.719 cu in/cylinder / 60.719 cu in/cylinder | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 79.0 kW / 107.4 hp / 107.4 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 137.0 Nm / 101.0 lbft / 101.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 78.0 kW / 106.1 bhp / 106.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 53.3 kW/l / 1.188 bhp/cu in / 1.188 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 68.84 Nm/l / 0.602 lbft/cu in / 0.602 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | semi-automatic (clutchless manual) | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 92.98 kW/ton / 126.42 bhp/ton / 126.42 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.HS. | Suspension rear | I.HS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 165 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 165 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën GS Birotor
