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Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
    • Average torque: 183 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1435 kg / 3164 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2065 kg / 4553 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 23 —5 MT (183 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 23 5 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    23 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 23
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5625 rpm
      • Average torque: 174 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1313 kg / 2895 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1898 kg / 4185 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 21 —4 MT (171 Nm)
  • 23 —4 MT (183 Nm)
  • 23 Injection —4 MT (195 Nm)
  • 20 —4 MT (146 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 23 Injection 4 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 21 4 MT—5750 rpm.
  • 23 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 23 Injection 4 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 20 4 MT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    21 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 79%
    23 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    23 Injection Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    20 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 21
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 23
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 23 Injection
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 20
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 171 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1335 kg / 2944 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1920 kg / 4234 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 21 —4 MT (171 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 21 4 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    21 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 21
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5375 rpm
      • Average torque: 162 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1265 kg / 2789 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1850 kg / 4079 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 19 —4 MT (149 Nm)
  • 21 —4 MT (174 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 19 4 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 21 4 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    19 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    21 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 19
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 21
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 164 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1315 kg / 2900 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1900 kg / 4190 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 21 —4 MT (164 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 21 4 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    21 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 21
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4500 rpm
      • Average torque: 139 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1295 kg / 2855 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1880 kg / 4145 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 19 —4 MT (139 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 19 4 MT—4500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    19 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 19
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Citroen DS transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4500 rpm
      • Average torque: 137 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1170 kg / 2580 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1710 kg / 3771 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in Citroen DS through generations

  • 19 —4 MT (137 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 19 4 MT—4500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    19 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 19
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%