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1981 Citroën GS

FranceGasoline2WDHatchback

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

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

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
1,299 cc
  • 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

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Hatchback

    Equipment

    Other Equipment
    Normal Roof
    Yes

    Rims & Tires

    Rim Type

    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)

    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
    Citroën emblem
    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)
    Disc Wheel
    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)
    GS
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Hatchback
    Variant
    GS Standard1980–1986
    Generation
    1st Generation Facelift
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    65 hp
    Drivetrain
    2WD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed

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