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Citroen GS A Break A Spezial (56 Hp)
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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 77 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 920 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
A Spezial (56 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This engine offers basic, unhurried performance. It's sufficient for city driving and gentle cruising but will feel underpowered on highways or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Likely slightly better on fuel than the 65 Hp version due to lower output, but still a carburetted engine. Economy is a primary focus over performance for this trim.
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(A Break: 1979 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | GS |
| Generation: | A Break |
| Modification (Engine): | A Spezial (56 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 56 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 49.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 77 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G11/631 More details about the engine G11/631 |
| Engine displacement: | 1130 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.9 kg/Nm, 83.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 920 |
| Max. weight: | 1355 |
| Max load: | 435 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1504 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 435 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4143 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1626 mm mm [Same width.] |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
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