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Citroën DS 19/21
#3 • France • 1955 - 1975 • Icône Classique

Citroën DS 19/21

The Goddess of Futuristic Innovation

La Citroën DS 19/21 est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 2.0L - 2.3L Inline-4 de 75 - 141 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

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Points Clés

  • Revolutionary hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension
  • Directional headlamps turning with steering
  • Saved French President Charles de Gaulle's life

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Citroën DS 19/21 (1955 - 1975) represents a watershed moment for Citroën and the automotive industry. Engineered in France during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.0L - 2.3L Inline-4 paired with a 4-speed Hydropneumatic allowed it to reach 188 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (11.0s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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