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Citroen ID I 19 (66 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen ID:
The Citroën DS is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975, in fastback/sedan, wagon/estate, and convertible body configurations, across a single generation comprising three series.
Marketed with a less expensive variant, the Citroën ID, the DS was known for its aerodynamic, futuristic body design; unorthodox, quirky, and innovative technology. It set new standards in ride quality, handling, and braking, thanks to both being the first mass production car equipped with hydropneumatic suspension, as well as disc brakes. The 1967 Series 3 also introduced directional headlights to automotive mass-production....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Citroen ID (I). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1175 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Citroen ID I was produced long before the establishment of Euro NCAP (1997) and modern safety testing protocols. Its safety features are basic by contemporary standards, relying on robust construction rather than active or passive safety systems prevalent today.
19 (66 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for cruising and comfortable travel, but acceleration is modest, reflecting its era and the car's substantial size.
Fuel Economy
Typical for a carbureted 1.9L engine of the late 1950s; not fuel-efficient by modern standards, but acceptable for its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unmatched ride comfort due to advanced hydraulic suspension
- • Iconic and distinctive design that remains timeless
- • Spacious and airy interior for its class
- • Historical significance and classic car appeal
- • Good visibility from the large glass areas
Cons:
- • Modest performance from all engine variants by modern standards
- • Complex hydraulic system can be costly to maintain for novices
- • Fuel economy is poor compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Lack of modern safety features (ABS, airbags, etc.)
- • Steering can feel vague at higher speeds
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | ID |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 19 (66 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1957 |
| End of production: | 1961 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 66 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 34.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 132 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1911 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.8 kg/Hp, 56.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.9 kg/Nm, 112.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1175 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 135 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4800 mm mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm mm |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3125 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic elements |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic elements |
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