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1969→1972 Citroën DS 21 IE

1969→1972 Citroën DS 21 IE

1969→1972 Citroën DS 21 IE

The Injection Electronique DS 21 was fitted with a Bosch D-Jetronic system and was one of the first production cars to use this system.

In Detail

   
type Series Production Car
production years 1969 – 1972
built at France
engine DX2 Inline-4
block material Cast Iron
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed Bosch D-Jetronic Electronic Injection
displacement 2175 cc / 132.73 in³
bore 90 mm / 3.54 in
stroke 85.5 mm / 3.37 in
power 103.7 kw / 139 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 63.91 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 114.4 bhp per tonne
body / frame Steel body with Fibreglass Roof over Steel Frame
driven wheels FWD
front tires 165-400 Michelin
rear tires 155-400 Michelin
front brakes Discs w/Power Assist
rear brakes Discs w/Power Assist
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension Constant-Height Hydropneumatic
r suspension Constant-Height Hydropneumatic
curb weight 1215 kg / 2679 lbs
transmission 4-Speed Homokinetic Transmission
gear ratios 3.24:1, 1.94:1, 1.27:1, 0.85:1
top speed ~188 kph / 116.75 mph