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GS
1981 Citroën GS
France
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Oct 13, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Citroën
Model
GS
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
A 1.3
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
65 hp
Power (kW)
48 kW
Torque
98 Nm (72 lb-ft)
Top speed
154 km/h
(96 mph)
0–60 mph
13.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.5 seconds
Displacement
1,299 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,200 mm
(165.4 in)
Width
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Height
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
(100.4 in)
Curb weight
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
79.4 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
65.6 mm
(2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.7 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
43 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.7 – 9.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.5 – 7.4 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Ground Clearance
154 mm
(6.1 in)
Interior
Shoulder Room, Front
1,294 mm
(50.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,274 mm
(50.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1355 – 1365 kg
(2,987 – 3,009 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
475 kg
(1,047 lb)
Cargo Capacity
449 – 455 kg
(990 – 1,003 lb)
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
435 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
766 litres
Depth
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,590 mm
(62.6 in)
Width
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Opening Width
952 mm
(37.5 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
860 mm
(33.9 in)
Sill Height
752 mm
(29.6 in)
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
GS
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
GS Standard
1980–1986
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Year
1981
Powertrain
A 1.3
Horsepower
65 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline