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10 years of progress.

eliminate all vibration. NeJJJ

Famous for IO years, a dream car
Micheli11 XAs 1vide tread tyres,
that has beco1!1e legendary,
specially designedfor high perfort11a11ce,
constantly perfected, the DS,
are fitted to the 11e1JJ DS's.
this year, is i111proved in a11
Because of its very high performance,
essential feature : a ne1JJ high
the DS 2I has so1ne s_pecial features :
performance engine. This ne1JJ po1JJer the headlatnp beams are self-levelling,
11nit, offered i11 a choice of tiJJo versions, an important safety factor.
co11firms the leading positio11
Other improveme11ts inclt1de a brake
1JJhich the DS has occupied for
lining wear indicator and J high
ten years.
frequency horns.
The new D S's :

The most advanced techniques

Flexible, quiet, robust, po1verf1,1l.

If today there 1vas only one DS
The new engines.
in the world, everyone 1vould say that
The new DS 19 is fitted JJJith
it tJJould be the petfect prototype
a 1 ,9 SJ cc. engi11e developing
of the drecun car. Indeed, tJJhat car
can offer so 111any advanced and
90 bhp SAE at 5,250 rp111, givi11g
the car a top speed of 103 111ph.
well proven feat11res? Citroen
The ne1v DS 21 has a 2 , I7 J cc.
has the 4 featttres ivhich 1nake
engine JJJhich develops 109 bhp S/I B it the sq/est c1nd 1t1ost comfortable car.
at J,JOO rptn. This "over-square"
r Front
wheel drive for safe
.
et1gi11e gives the car a top speed
cornertng.
of 112 mph. Sta11ding start 1/4 111ile This is a tech11iqHe 1JJhich, one by one,
I 9.f seconds. Characteristics
111otor 111a111tjacl!frers all over the world
co1nmon to both these engines are
are jollo1vi11g because it is a factor
f bearing crankshaft, he1nispherical
of absol11te sa_fety; it has been
light alloy cylinder head, JJJith i11let
carried thro11gh to petfection
1nixture p1eheati11g, t1vin choke
by Citroen 1J1ho pioneered it 3 oyears
doJJJndra11ght carburettor; large
ago.
overhead valves, s11111p cooli11g
2 Hydropneun1atic suspension for
absolute comfort.
fins, 1vhich give then1 high poJJJer,
great flexibility, 1vhilst making it
Also increasingly imitated,
for IO years it has served as
quieter and tnore robust.
T he new improvements.
the yardstick by which to judge
The axle has been reinfo1ced.
other s11spension systems.
The braking systevz has been revised
It replaces ordinary steel springs
( 2 sets of linings each_(or the ar1><iliary
by 4 air cushions 1vhich are Io ti111es
and main brakes) and cooling
1nore supple. Soft, _yet .Perfectly
(as 1vell as that of the engine)
efficient, it eliminates that
has been itnproved. The suspension
pseudo-contradiction between comfort
dan1pers have also been adapted
and safety because, for the first time,
to the higher perfortnance, so has
it combines unrivalled comfort with
the clutch engage11Jent co1npe11sator.
perfect road holding. The independent
The transmission now has constant
syste111 on all 4 1vheels, 1vith its
velocity joints throuJ!.hout JJJhich
self-levellinf!. control, kee"/Js the car

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at a constant running height regardless

of the load carried or the unevenness
of the road.
3 Disc brakes for con1plete safety.
Here again, Citroen led the way,
10 years ago, being the first
manufacturer to fit disc brakes
to a car as standard equip1nent.
On the DS they are hydraulically
power operated. The braking action
is automatica/1:)1 balanced accordin,g
to the loading on front and rear wheels.
Also the DS has t1vo independent
braking circuits which represent
a double safety factor.
4 Styled for grace and elegance.
A real masterpiece qf aerodyna1nic
des~gn, the DS co1nbines technical
requirement with beauty offorJJt.
The "functional" shape, originated
fro1n the engineer's 1JJorking drawing,
has been praised by stylists the 1vorld
over, and 1vas im1nediately accepted
in the field of living conte;nporary
forJJts as the most modern e."<:pression
of beattty. Shaped to cleave through
the air, it gives, even 1vhen stationary,
the impression qf speed frozen
at an instant of ti1ne. Proven
by 1 o years of experience,
constantly improved, having satisfied
hundreds of thousands of users for
millions of JJtiles, the DS is a
revolutionary JJtotor car and has
the reassuring steadiness of 1naturity.

The DS : a drawing room on wheels.

Exceptional interior space :

The interior dimensions qf the DS
provide a1nple room for five people.
A co1npletely flat floor is 1nade
possible by the front wheel drive.
Also, with the long JJJheelbase,
the distance bet1veen the front
tJnd back seats is greater than in
vtost modern cars. One can stretch

ones legs in the back as 1vell

as in the front.
Soundproofing : This has been
carefu/1:)1 studied in every detail,
and finished off with a deep pile carpet
backed Jvith latex foa1n; it helps
to keep the car quiet. There is no
n1ore noise at 100 1nph than there
is at 60 1nph.
Luxurious interior : The iJJtpeccable
finish of the interior as a whole
is scrupulous(y maintained do1vn
to the s1nallest detail: cigat fighter,
electric clock, soft interior lighting.
There are pockets in the front doors.
Also readily to hand, there is
a map st01vage pocket beneath
the dashboard.
"Armchair" seats : Carefully
designed to give anato1nicaf support
in all driving conditions, they are
available in a large range of colours.
I~ith foa1n padded cushions, the_,v are
more cotnfortable than the best
art11chairs and they can be converted,
in secondr, to bunk beds. There
is also a Jo/ding centre ar1nrest
at the rear.
Heating and ventilating : Fresh
air ventilation and heating can be
blended and directed to give any
desired conditions, even 1vhen
the car is stationary, by 1neans
of an electric bfo111er motor.
Side window de-misting : on each
side of the Jvindscreell there is
a special duct for de-111isling the
side windows. riot air may be
directed do1vn1vards ( to1vards the legs
and feet of the occtpants) or i1p1vards
(jor de-tnisting or de-frosting)
or both.
Individual heating- Ventilation
louvres : At each end of the
dashboard there are louvres throu,r1,h

1Phich fresh air is ducted from

the .front of the car. By operating
small levers, the flow of air from
these louvres can be controlled a11d
directed towards the heads or legs
qf the passengers (or both). It is
therefore possible to have both heating
and ventilation when travelling.
Any desired conditions of heat or
ventilation can be selected instantly
and ducted to suit the occupants.

and 1vith precision to the driver's

lightest touch. It is effortless,
the actual effort required to turn
the 1vheel being provided by hydraulic
po1ver 1JJhich ans1vers instantly
to the driver's move1J1ents.
Automatic clutch : Elifl1ination
of the clutch pedal avoids tiring
move111ents. To change gear (they are
all syncromesh), simply move
the selector lever with one finger.
The driver enjoys all the advantages
A new style of driving.
All round visibility : No thick
of an automatic gearbox tvithout
1vi11dow frames to restrict visibility
any of its dra1vbacks : he can select
and very slender 1vindscreen pillars
1vhichever gear he requires and
sloped in the right direction
thus retain his 01JJn particular style
( backivards) to eliminate all
of driving.
blind spots.
Manoeuvrability : The ease
The distance separating these slender and precision of the steering is
1vindscreen pillars 1vas calculated
unaffected by the unevenness of the road.
according to the angle of binocular
The SfJlall turning circle, the rounded
vision. They do not impair vision
front body1vork, the track of the
either to the right or to the left
rear 1JJheels being narrower than that
and provide "cinemascope" visibility. of the front for shorter cornering,
The DS 19 can be driven effortlessly, all of these are factors which 1J1ake
JJJith fingertips and toes : starting,
parking easier and give the DS
de-clutching, changing gear, steering,
its unrivalled manoeuvrability.
braking : these assisted controls
Safety.
do the driver's hard 1vork .for him.
The DS is the safest car :
Driving position designed for
Front 1vheel drive, hydropneumatic
speed : There is no time lag
suspension, po1ver-operated disc
bet1veen your reflex and the reaction
brakes are the essential ingredients
of the car, all the essential driving
of the only real safety factor of value :
that 1JJhich is preventive. This safety
controls have been placed 1JJithin
easy reach of the driver. Without
is further increased by excellent
taking his hand off the JJJheel
stabili~y due to the negligible front
and rear overhang and long wheelbase
the driver can operate the direction
indicators, side-headla1nps-dipswitch, as 1vell as the exceptional adherence
headla111p flasher, horns and gear
qf the new Michelin XA s tyres
selector. With the single spoke
(wide tread, 10111 pressure and 1J1etal
steering wheel he always has an
casing) 1vhich are fitted as standard.
uninterrupted view of the instru?nent
In the event of fierce braking, the ease
panel.
of 1J1ovement of the gear selector
Power-assisted steering : The
enables one to change down instantly
whilst the brake pedal is favourably
DS steerinJ!. responds iflstantly

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positioned for immediate action.

Even in the basic construction
of the car there is an optimum
of safety : the 111etal framework
1vhich supports the various body
components is welded to a rigid
girder chassis designed according
to the principle of "greater strength
from hollo1v members", which is
used in aircraft construction.
The shape qf the front bumper,
the rubber buffers, the spare wheel
in front of the engine, the front
mounted engine all constitute so many
successive shock absorbers in the
event of collision. F11rther safety
features are to be found inside the car :
a single spoke steering Jvheel to
minimize ir!Jury to the driver
by the steering column, a reflection
free padded instrument panel with
lighting rheostat and many other
parts padded for protection.
Other features include :
A two position rear view mirror :
anti-dazzle for night driving.
Safety locks on the doors :
the interior door handles have a simple
but effective safety catch which tnust
be operated before the door can be
opened. Also, safety harnesses may

be fitted as optional equipment.

Details which make all the difference.
Simplification of fittings :
The rear wing is secured by a single
bolt, each door is held by only two nuts.
Twin windscreen 1vashers and parallel
s1veep two speed wipers.
5-position height adjustment :
enables the driver to raise the car,
as desired, for driving over rough,
muddy or flooded ground or to
facilitate moving off on snotv covered
roads. Also it greatly simplifies
1vheel changing.
Luggage space : a boot with
a fully utilizable capacity of
I 7 I/ 2 cu.ft. With flat rectangular
sides, it can be.fully loaded with
normal suitcases and it is deep
enough for them to be packed
upright (the lid is counterbalanced
and the boot light comes on 1vhen
it is opened) .
The DS Pallas.
This is the DS in the superlative;
everything about it is more luxurious,
more refined. Car~fully selected
new materialr take the place of those
used on the normal production line.
Citroen has achieved the impossible
in its quest for perfection.

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A product of good taste, the Pallas is

a tribute to an art 111hich 111as thought
lo be lost, that of the cra.fts111an. It is
the car.for the perfectionist 111ho 111ill accept
nothing but the best in everythi11g.
Exterior:

Exterior trim : Stainless steel fillet

along top of doors and rear t/Jing. Stainless
steel fillet 11Jith protective rubber insert
at b11111per height (fro11t wing, 2 doors and
rear 111ing) . This fillet joins the rear
reflector surround. Fillet alo11g boJ/0111
of doors and wings. Ne111 wheel discs.
Central pillars and rear quarter panels
in stainless steel tinted anodised brushed
al111lli11ium.
2. Lights : New self-levelli11g system
on headlights and dipped headlights.
2 extra headlamps 11Jith quartz-iodine bulbs.
3. Boot : Chro!lle plated ha11d/e. Seali11g :
pofyether 111ith a neopre11e skin. Hi11ges
i.

Interior :

Dashboard : Ashtray a11d IJJap

pocket surrounds i11 chro111e Mazac.
Plastic faced steel tri!ll belo111 instr11111e11t
panel (Leather tri111 111ith "leather
upholstery") .
2 . Floor : Moquette floor carpet 011
foa!ll underlay : colours to 111atch
seat 11pholstery. Scuttle a11d engine
ho11si11g 111ith pocket, front toe boards,
side-me111ber inner and upper faci11,gs
in moq11ette carpet to match seats.
. 3. Doors : Top band in leather cloth
quilted on pofyether, in toning colour,
bellveen stai11less steel beading strips.
Stainless steel interior handles. Chro1/Je
plated 111indo111 handles. Chrome plated
lock and striker plate. Front door pockets
trim!lled in quilted leather cloth matching
top band and 111ith beaded s11rro11nd.
Stainless steel panel on lo111er edge.
Exterior face of side-111e111bers in stainless
steel. Rear door check straps in
I.

4. Interior trim : Padded po!Jether

filled strip runs all around ihe roof

and above the rear111ind0111. Interior lights
are incorporated on each side above
the centre pillars. Stainless steel tri111
fro111 the 111indscreen pillar to the roof strip,
r11nnin_~ along it above the doors. Padded
s1111visor in 111atching colour. Centre pillars
trimmed in black leather cloth 111ith black
reinforced po!Jvif!JI straps at the top,
anchored 111ith chro111e plated fittings.
Rear 111indo111 ledge in black padded PVC
(or matching colour for cars tri1!1111ed
in leather) .
5. Seats : Individual front seats 111ith
backrests 2 1/2 inches higher. Front
and rear seats cushioned 111ith foam.
Stainless steel seat runner covers. Chrome
backrest adj11st111ent lever. Back of seats
trim!lled in leather cloth to match
upholstery (or leather in the case of
"leather upholstery"). Stainless steel
rear ashtrays fitting into the back of each

DS Successes.

Rallies show up the qualities of a strict(y production car

which is sudden(y put through the severest of tests. The
exceptional effort which these competitions demand from
both drivers and cars proves the DS formula : comfort+
safety +power= speed. The successes achieved by the D SI9
in rallies confirm, more than ever, its reputation of being
''the best car in the world on the open road''. Actual(y, the
D S has taken first place in the general classification ofnear(y
all the rally events in the international s/Jortinf! calendar.

Specification for the OS 21

(Saloon or Drophead coupe)
Optional in Pallas form

Specification for the DS 19

Optional in Pallas form

Gearbox
Eng ine

Capacity ............... . .. ............. . 2.175 cc

Bore stroke ...... ................ .. . .. 90 x 85.5
Compression ratio ...................... 8.75 to 1 (premium grade petrol
on ly to be used)
French fisca l rating ........ . . . . . .. .. ... . 12 CV
Maximum power DtN ... ........ .... . ... 100 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Maximum power SAE .................. . 109 bhp at 5,500 rpm
Overhead valves in V, 60' .. ...... .. ... .. . "s
Side-members camshaft (chain driven
with tensioner) .......... . ......... .. ... .' yes
Light alloy cylinder head ... .. ........... External manifold
Removable wet Ii ners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yes
Crankshaft ........ . .. ... ........... . . ... 5 bearing
Oil filter ... .. .. . ......... ... ... . . ...... GAUZE + full flow element (sa
fety by-pass in case of clogging)
Carburettor ................ . ........ WEBER, downdraught, twin
choke
Air filter ...... . .............. .. .. . ..... dry
Exhaust .............. . ... ...... .. . ... Twin manifold expansion cham ber at rear' Twin outlets
Mechanical fuel pump ........ ...... . . . . . yes
Pressu re lubrication by gear type oil pump yes
Coolant pump and thermostat ........... yes

1,985 cc
86 x 85.5
8.75 to 1 (premium grade petro l
only to be used)
11 CV
84 bhp at 5,250 rpm
90 bhp at 5,250 rpm

yn
yes
Integral ducting
yes
5 bearing
GAUZE + full flow element (sa
fety by-pass in case of c logging)
WEBER,
downdraught,
twin
choke
dry
Single man ifold . twin outlets
yes
yes
yes

Dry (hydraulically operated) Oplion manual

Dry (hydraulically Operated) Qp.

lion manual

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (hydraulic servo control) 4 speeds

all syncromesh + reverse

(hydraulic servo-control) 4 speeds

all syncromesh + reverse

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transmission
Front wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 arm constant velocity joints at gearbox
end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double universal join ts at wheel end ... ...
Crown wheel and pinion ratio . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Main brakes : High pressure hydraulic (ser
vo) control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front pad wear indicator . .
Independent front and rear
circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front discs rear drums . . .
Automatic front brake ad
justment. ...... .. . . ,. ......
Op posed-piston calipers . . .
~ut.omatic compensation for rear load va
nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxil iary brake : mechanically operated on
front wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

yes

yes

yes
yes

yes
yes

8 x 35

8 x 35

yes
yes

yes
no

yes
yes

yes
yes

no
yes

no
yes

yes

yes

Special pads

Special pads

Steering .. . ......... ...... ............ .

Chassis
Sheet steel platform wit h welded side-mem
bers ................... . ............... .

Rack and pinion power assisted Rack and pinion power assisted
as slartdard
as standard

yes

yes

Suspension
In dependent on all 4 wheels each with a
hydraulic unit and buil t-in shock absorber
Anti-roll bars front and rear ............. .
Automatic constant ground clearance re
gardless of load ...... ................ . . .

yes
yes

yes
yes

yes

yes

Wh eels
Front tyres ... ... ... . . ......... . ......
Rear tyres . ...... ............. .. ....
Spare wheel .... ... . . . .... . . . . . .....

180 x 380 XAs

180 x 380 XAs
180 x 380 XAs

Electrical
Battery ................................ .
Generator (with current voltage control re-

~r~~t~p(soienoid aiieraiecii :::::::::::::

European code headlamps ... .. . . .... .

Self-levellin g headlamps ... . ....... ..... .
High freQu ency horns ..... ........ ...... .

180 x 380 XAs

180 x 380 XAs
180 x 380 XAs

W eights and dimensions

Wheelbase .......... ... . . ......... . . .

Track front rear ........ . .............. .

10'3"
4'1 1"
4'3"
Turning circle ......................... . 36'1"
Overall length ......... . . .. ............ . 15'10 1/2" (15'11 1/2" for t he
Coupe)
Overall width . ......... .... ........ ... . 5'10 1/2" (5'11 1/2" for the Pallas)
Overall height .......... . . .. .. ......... . 4'11 7/8" (4'101/2" for the Coupe)
Unlad en w eigh t (QOM/DIN) ........ . ... 2822 lb (2855 Pallas 2899 Coupe)

12 volt 53/57 A/H

300 waits (400 w on Pallas)

2 hp
yes
yes
3

300 watts (400 w on Pallas)

1.27 hp
yes
no

11

5'1 0 1/2" (5'11 1/2" Pal las)

4'11 7/8"
2811 lb (Pallas 2844)

Capacities

Petrol tank .............................

Engine Sump .... .................. ....
Gearbox ............. . ............ ...

14 gallons
7 pints
3 1/2 pints

14 gallons
7 pints
3 1/2 pints

P erformance

Maximum speed
12 volt 53/57 A/H

10'3"
4'11"
43
361 111
15'10 1/2"

Acceleration (2 pers. + 110 lb) .......... .

Consumption at 50 mph average speed .. .
Consumption al 56 mph average speed .. .
Consu mption at 62 mph ........... .. . .. .
DIN standard 70 030 consumption ...... .

1st gear : 28 mph

1st gear : 28 mph
2nd gear : 50 mph
2nd gear : 50 mph
3rd gear : 78 mph
3rd gear : 78 mph
Top gear : 112 mph
Top gear : 103 mph
Standing start 1/4 mile 19.5 secs. Standing start 1/4 mile 20.5 secs.
29 mpg
31 mpg
27 mpg
28 mpg
24 mpg
25 mpg
25 mpg
29 mpg

R eciting the specifications of the D 5 is like listing the characteristics ofthe ideal motor car.
It is the only car which offers comfort) safety) speed and elegance all at the same time. Watch the
D 5 Citroe'ns overtakeyou without slackening speed on any road surfaceJ they will astonishyou.
Listen to its praises being sung. Ifyou are surprisedyou will be all the more so whenyou have
tried it. Only by trying itwillyou be able to appreciate its superiority. You will then understand
why it is such a success.

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The Motorway Car

The still, quiet, safe, aerodynamic

world of a Citroen OS isn't like that of
any other car. It's more like your favourite
armchair.
It's unique Hydropneumatic
suspension smooths out every bump in
every road, whatever the load.
And advanced aerodynamics make the
OS go like the wind. Into the wind.
The miles dissolve. Your tensions fade,
as you and your passengers relax in
cushioned luxury.
Forget others on the road. The Citroen
OS is far removed from its lesser rival , the
ordinary motor car.

DS-The Open Road

Car
When you open up the OS on the open
road you seem to float away from the
crowd.
The complete absence of movement or
noise amazes you. The wrap-around,
infinitely-adjustable seats cocoon you in
utter comfort. And deep pile carpet with
foam underlay emphasises the sensation
that you are driving a luxury pad on
wheels instead of a car.
You feel very safe inside your citroen
OS - and you are very safe.
No-one is more safety-conscious than
Citroen. The padded steering wheel has
only one spoke, like the one f itted to th e
SM Citroen Maserati and G S. Deep
padding also covers the dashboard, and
even the switches are collapsible.

The Rough Road Car

The OS makes you think all the roads
have just been re-surfaced. The legendary
suspension ignores dips, pot-holes, and
the kind of terrain that would stop lesser
cars in thei r tracks.
Super efficient cushions of gas and oil
re place the traditional metal springs, and
each wheel has its own shock absorber
sphere to absorb the bumps so you don't.
Automatic height control front and
rear, keeps the car at a constant height
whatever the load.
Each wheel is independent, enabling
the OS to absorb every fault in the road
while maintain ing complete stability.
Road shocks are transmitted by a fluid to
the gas, wh ich absorbs them.
The ground clearance can be adjusted
manually by the driver from within the car.
So the OS takes in its stride cart tracks and
places where you wouldn't attempt to
drive another car. The clearance
variation also enables you to change a
wheel with no strain on your back.

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The Mountain Car

No longer is driving in the mountains
the hair-raising business it used to be.
Exceptional braking, cornering and roadholding make the OS as sure footed as a
mountain goat. It has proven it through the
toughest of rallys, marathons, etc.
Furthermore, all mechanical parts have
been grouped in front to increase the grip
of the wheels that both drive and steer the
car.
This is the front-wheel drive
technique refined to the highest degree of
perfection by Citroen engineers.
The power of the engine; the
suppleness of the suspension , the
efficiency of the braking system everything reassures you that the Citroen
DS is to be trusted even when road
cond itions aren 't.
The unique swivell ing driving lights
(optional only avai lable with power
steering on D Special, D Super, Safaris
and DS20/21 finish), turn round
corners before you do. So driving at night
is like driving in the light.
The DS automatically corrects the aim
of the headlights under braking or
acceleration.
The DS is at home in the mountains as
it is on the open road. And so are you.

The Rain Car

When other cars slip and slide, the
Citroen OS glues itself to the road. The
high pressure brakes have a double circuit
to double your safety, and are power
operated to eliminate any effort on the part
of the driver. Automatic compensation for
variations of load is provided, reducing
the likelihood of rear wheel locking. Discs
at the front are inboard-mounted, and
ventilated by special ducts for improved
cooling .
The interior heating and ventilation
minimises condensation -a big safety
contribution. The heated rear window
(optional on the 'O' Special, 'O' Super,
Safaris and DS20/21 f inish)
prevents ice and f rost from marring your
vision. Rear visibility remains optimum
under all cond itions.
Power steering (optional on the
'D' Special, 'D' Super and Safaris) is
insensitive to surface faults, and even on
wet roads the handling of the OS remains
irreproachable due to the directional
stability being constant.

II.

The After Dark Car

Housed in their handsome casements
the four articulated headlamps of the OS
aren't merely artistic -they're functional.
They probe into the darkness, seeking out
the dangers of the night.
The auxiliary lights (optional on the
'O' Special, 'O' Su per, Safaris and
DS20/21 finish) turn with the
front wheels, and the beam of the main
lights adapts to clearance variation,
controlled by an automatic correcting
device.
The tachometer, speedometer and
warning panel are all protected by
anti-reflective glass.
Eleven light signals give you the pulse
of the car at any given moment. One glance
is sufficient to reassu re you that al I vital
parts are functioning perfectly.
Blue - Main beam control signal.
Red
- Hydraulic brake pressure, engine
oil pressure, and water
temperature signals.
Green - Turning signals.
Yellow - Battery charge, brake wear and
rear heated window signal.
Green - Side lights signals.
Red
- Imperative stop signal.
There is even a braking distance
reminder on the speedometer.

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No othe r ca r in this price range- or any

price range - can boast al I the features of the
OS. Advanced Citroen design and
engineering techniques make it tru ly unique
and revolutionary.
Technical achievement reaches new
heights of performance and safety for
drivers and passengers al ike. It is no
coincidence that the Electronic Fuel
Injection OS 21 was awarded the 'Safety

Prize' by the French Automobile Press

Association.
ESTATE CAR - THE SAFARI
The Estate Car gives an incredible
amount of usable space . The effective
capacity in the rear, made up of flat surfaces,
is no less than 71 cubic feet. And as if that
were not enough, there is the built-in roof
rack.

The estate version has the san1e

horsepower (20 or 21 engine with carburettor),
the same comfort and the same impeccable
roadholding as its brother, the DS.
THE ELECTROPHORESIS
This is a process with which body parts,
visible and hidden, can be covered with a
coat of protective paint before the application
of priming and finish . The bodywork of the
OS is effectively protected against corrosion.

THE AERODYNAMICS
Once rnore this year, Citroen wanted to
improve the air penetration-coefficient (Cx) of
the OS, already exceptional for a massproduction car. The door handles are now
flush fitting.
COMFORT
All the OS's starting f ron1 the 'O' Super
now have two reversing lights. The glove
compartrnent, the heating control, the

cigarette lighter, the ashtray and the antitheft lock are equipped 'Nith a lighting unit.
PADDED STEERING WHEEL
The alreadv farnous safety original, the single
spoke steering wheel is now covered with a
foan1 rubber padding for n1ore driving
pleasure.
HORSEPOWER
Various in1provements have uprated the
'D' Special to89 bhp DIN <a 5500 rpm; 98 bhp

SAE ra 5750 rpm (102 mph approximately)

and the 'D' Su per, DS20 and Safari 20 to 99
bhp DIN ra 5500 rpm; 108 bhp SAE(<~ 5750
rpm (105 rnph approximately).
TYRES
For your safety, al l the OS's are now
fitted w ith lyre-wear indication lines. They
are indeed Michelin Radial t yres and there
is no better equipment for all weather and
road conditions.

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Engine: 5 bearing crankshaft, crossflow cylinder head, valve incli nation of 60 in V formation, sidemounted camshaft
chain driven, removable wet liners, oil filter and by-pass relief valve. Ory element air filter, lubrication by gear driven
oil pump; mechanical fuel pump, cooling system with pump and thermostat. Clutch: Single dry plate. Gearbox: 4 speed
all synchromesh, plus reverse. Transmission: Front wheel drive, with constant velocity driveshaft joints. Brakes: Main
brakes high pressure hydraulic servo controlled, automatic compensation for rear load variation. Twin independent
circuits, front disc, rear drum brakes. Auxiliary brake mechanically operated on separate front disc calipers. Steering:
Rack and pinion. Chassis: Steel platform with large box section welded side members. Suspension: Independent on
all 4 wheels each with hydropneumatic suspension sphere and integral shock absorber. Anti-roll bars front and rear,
automatic height control front and rear for constant ground clearance irrespective of load. Electrics: Battery-12 V
40A/h, alternator 12 V 520 Watts, European code headlamps-twin system. Capacities: Fuel tank 14 gallons, Sump 9
pints, Gearbox 3.5 pints. Dashboard: With crash padding, cigar lighter, two position interior mirror, speedometer with
combined braking distance chart, tachometer, central indicator dial with all control warning lights (with non-reflective
g lass), electric screenwasher and combined two-speed wipers, Tyre wear line. Options: -15C heating - adjustable
headrest (front passenger seat) - Height adjuster for front seats - central removable front armrest- Radio- laminated
windscreen - Heated rear window. Tinted glass windscreen, tinted glass all round .
5 speed gearbox: a new 5 speed manual gearbox is now available as an option on the D Super and OS 21 models.
This new gearbox gives greater flexibility and acceleration and more economical high-speed cruising.

O Special

98 BHP SAE engine and 4 speed manual transmission.

"Targa" trim, dipping rear view mirror and cigar lighter standard. Options:
power assisted steering, heated rear window, Jersey nylon De luxe trim and a
quartz Iodine 4 headlamp system self-levelling and directionally controlled.

OSuper

108 BHP SAE engine and 4 speed manual transmission.

"Targa" trim, dipping rear view mirror, clock and cigar lighter standard. Fully
carpeted interior and trimmed boot. New lighting for dashboard. Air horns.
Reversing lights. Options: power assisted steering, heated rear window,
5 speed gearbox, Jersey nylon De luxe trim and a Quartz Iodine 4 headlamp
system, self-levelling and directionally controlled.

OS20

108 BHP SAE engine. Automatic clutch and Servo Selection gearbox, power
assisted steering, remaining specification and options as for the D Super.
Additional options: Jersey nylon De luxe trim, Pallas equipment.

OS21

115 BHP SAE engine. Automauc c rutch and Servo Selection gearbox, power
assisted steering, remaining specification as for the OS 20. Options: 5 speed
gearbox, Jersey nylon De luxe trim, 139 BHP Electronic Fuel Injection l)Ower
unit with 185x380MichelinXAStyres. Pallas equipment.

Pallas

Superb finish and equipment. Stainless steel door tread plates, thick
carpeting and full interior padding with driver's seat adjustable for height,
distinctive stainless steel and rubber coachwork strip. Quartz Iodine 4
headlamp system, self-levelling and directionally controlled, power assisted
steering and heated rear window standard.
Options: leather trim, 139 BHP Electronic Fuel Injection power unit with 185 x
380 Michelin XAS tyres (on '21' models).

Safari 20/21

Engine and general specification as for the OS 20 and OS 21 except 4 speed

manual transmission standard and int erior fi nish as fo r D Super. Both models
have immense carrying capacity with a fo lding rear seat, foldaway seats in rear
compartment- and roof rack standard. Options: As fo r D Spec ial. Also
available in FAMILIALE version.

Engine: 19a5 cc.

Bore and stroke: 86 85.5 mm
Compression ral10 8. 75 :~.
Max. power DIN: 89 bh p (a 5500 rpm.
Max. power SAE 98 bhp. (a 5750 rpm.
Max. torQue DIN: l~ft/lbs. (11 2500 rpm .
Max. torQue SAE: 106 It/lbs. (a 3000 rpm.
Car-Ourettor: Solex smgle choke.
Exhaust system Twm downpipes, tw n exbaost pipes.
Wheels and Tyres: Front. rear and spare 180 380M1chehn XAS
Weights and Dimensions: Wl:ieelbase: 10' 3"; Front track 4' 11 .
Reartrack: 4' 3
Overall width: 5' 101": Overall length: 15' lOJ"; Overall height 4' 10.
Kerb weight: 277Z tbs. Turning c ircle: 36'.
Performance: Ma.. mum speed: t02 mpb.
AcceleraLion: standinu ktlometer - 3&.1 secs.
Fuel consumption at 56 mph evecage spee\J with 2 persons 11 0 lbs.
luggage approx. 25.!:> mp,J.
'fuel consumphon DfN 10030~ 26.5 mpg.

Eng ine: 1985 cc.

i3ore and stroke: 86 x 85.5 mm.
Compression ratio: 8. 75 :1.
Max. power DIN: 99 bhp . @ 5500 rpm.
M,tx . power SAE: 108 bhp. (ii, 5750 rpm.
Max. torque DIN : 108.7 it/lbs. @3500 rpm.
ilJlRx. 1orq ue SAE: 111. 6 ft/I bs. (ii' 4000 rpm.
'a';i1burettor: Weber twin choke downdraught.
.llif1aust system: Twin downpipes, twin exhaust pipes.
W heels and T yres: Front, rear and spare 180 <380 Michelin XAS.
Weigh ts and Dimensions: Wheelbase: 10' 3; Front track: 4' 11 :
I-tear track: 4' 3".
Overall width: 5' IOV; Overall length: 15' 10!"; Overall heioht: 4' 10.
Kerb weight: 2816 lbs. Turning circle: 36'.
Performance : Maximum speed: 105 mph.
Acceleration: standing kilometer 34 .9 secs.
Fuel consumption at 56 mph averane speed with 2 persons 110 lbs.
1wma9e: approx. 25 mpg.
~uel consumption DIN 10030: 27 mpn.

Engine: 2175cc.
Bore and stroke: 90 <85.5 mm.
Compression ratio: 8.75:1.
Max. power DIN: 106 bhp. @ 5500 rpm,
Max. power SAE: 115 bhp. (al 5750 rpm.
Max. torque DIN: 122 It/lbs. (ii) 3500 rpm.
Max. tol'que SAE: 126 ft/l bs. (a) 4000 rpm.
Carburettor : Weber twin choke downdraught.
Exhaust system: Twin manifold downpipes and twin exhaust pipes.
Wheels and Tyres: Front. rear and spare 180 x380 Michelin XAS.
Weights and Dimensions: Wheelbase: 10' 3": Front track: 4' 11 ;";
Rear track:~ 3t".
Overall width: 5' 10t": Overall length: 15' lOt": Overall height : 4' 10".
Kerb weight: 2860 lbs. Turning circle: 36' .
Performance: Maximum speed: 110mph.
Acceleration : Stand1n~J kilometer-35 secs.
Fuel consumption at 56 mpll average speed 2 persons 110 lbs. of
luqQaQe: approx. 24 mpq.
Fuel consumption DIN 10030: 25 mpg.

Engine : Electronic injection system 2175 cc .

Bore and stroke:OO x85.5 mm.
Compression ratio: 9:1.
Max. power DIN: 125 bhp. at 5250 rpm.
Max. power SAE: 139 bhp. at 5500rpm.
Max. torque DIN: 135 ft/lbs. at 2500 rpm.
Max. torque SAE: 144 It/lbs. at 4000 rpm .
Electronic fuel injection system.
Exhaust system: Twin manifold downpipes and twin exhaust pipes .
Wheels and T yres: Front, rear and spare 180 x 380 M ichelin XAS.
Weights and Dimensions: Wheelbase: 10' 3: Front trac k: 4' 1it:
Rear track: 4' 3!".
Overall width: 5' 10!-"; Overall length: 15' 10!-": Overall height: 4' 10.
l~erb weight: 2948 lbs. Turning circle: 36' .
Performance: Maximum speed: 117 mph.
Acceleration: Standing start kilometer -33.7 secs.
Fuel consumption at 56 mph average speed 2 persons L 110 lbs. or
lungage: approx. 24.5 mpg.
Fuel consumption DIN 10030: 27 mpg.

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