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GS
1979 Citroën GS Break
France
Gasoline
2WD
Wagon
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Citroën
Model
GS
Variant
Break
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
87 Nm (64 lb-ft)
Top speed
146 km/h
(91 mph)
0–60 mph
17.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
18.1 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,170 mm
(164.2 in)
Width
1,608 mm
(63.3 in)
Height
1,349 mm
(53.1 in)
Curb weight
940 kg
(2,072 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,750 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,250 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
1,222 cc
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
65.6 mm
(2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
43 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.4 – 11.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.8 – 7.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
154 mm
(6.1 in)
Interior
Shoulder Room, Front
1,326 mm
(52.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,331 mm
(52.4 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Awards
Citroën
328 vehicles
Weight
Gross Weight
1,340 kg
(2,954 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 kg
(1,764 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
465 kg
(1,025 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Bottom of the Doors
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
885 mm
(34.8 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,570 mm
(61.8 in)
Width
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Opening Width
952 mm
(37.5 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
875 mm
(34.4 in)
Design
Pedals
Standard
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
European Car of the Year
1971
GS
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Optional
Centre Seat
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height
893 mm
(35.2 in)
Sill Height
419 mm
(16.5 in)
Wagon
Variant
GS Break
1971–1980
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.2
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Wagon
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
