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Citroen GS A Break A 1.3 (65 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen GS:
The Citroën GS is a small family car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1970 to 1986 across two series. From 1970 to 1979 it was built as a fastback four-door saloon car and as a five-door estate car. A revised version, the GSA, was produced from late 1979 until 1986 in five-door hatchback or estate body styles – the latter after a facelift. Combined production reached approximately 2. 5 million. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and has seating for five passengers.
Noted for its aerodynamic body shape with a drag coefficient of 0. 318, fully independent hydro-pneumatic brakes and self-levelling suspension, and air-cooled flat-four engine, the GS was styled by Robert Opron, with a low nose, a two-box silhouette, semi-enclosed rear wheels and a sharply vertical Kamm-tail....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A Break Overview:
Citroen GS (A Break). With 94 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 920 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
A 1.3 (65 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for its time, offering reasonable acceleration for daily driving and cruising, though not sporty. The 65 Hp engine provides a decent balance for its weight.
Fuel Economy
Given its carburettor fuel system and era, fuel economy is moderate. It's not exceptionally frugal but acceptable for a family estate from the late 70s/early 80s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort due to hydropneumatic suspension
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style
- • Distinctive and aerodynamic design for its era
- • Good visibility and light controls
- • Unique boxer engine configuration
Cons:
- • Performance can be modest, especially with the lower-powered engine
- • Complexity of hydropneumatic system can lead to costly maintenance if neglected
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Interior materials are basic by modern standards
- • Limited availability of parts for specific components today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Break: 1977 - 1979).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | GS |
| Generation: | A Break |
| Modification (Engine): | A 1.3 (65 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 65 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 50 Hp/l [23mm more] |
| Torque: | 94 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G13/646 More details about the engine G13/646 |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.8 kg/Nm, 102.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 920 |
| Max. weight: | 1365 |
| Max load: | 445 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1504 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 435 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4143 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Width: | 1626 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Height: | 1349 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1378 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1328 mm |
| Front overhang: | 845 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 748 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 154 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm |
If you could change one thing about the Citroen GS, what would it be?