THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Citroen GS Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1986) — First Generation

The first-generation Citroen GS is a compact family car in Hatchback 5-door and Estate 5-door form. It uses a front-wheel-drive layout and modest petrol powertrains for everyday driving.

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Citroen GS Engines and Transmissions

A Citroen GS engine in this generation is a modest air-cooled petrol unit paired with a manual or automatic transmission. Estate 5-door examples include the 1.2 MT and 1.3 MT, plus the 1.3 AT. All are front-wheel drive, so the powertrain stays simple for daily driving.

Estate 5-door — Citroen GS Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Citroen GS Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.0 MTGasoline1015 cm³54 hp40 kWManualFWD
1.0 MTGasoline1015 cm³57 hp42 kWManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1200 cm³58 hp43 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1299 cm³65 hp48 kWManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1299 cm³65 hp48 kWAutomaticFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Citroen GS Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Citroen GS Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.0 MTGasoline1015 cm³54 hp40 kWManualFWD
1.0 MTGasoline1015 cm³57 hp42 kWManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1200 cm³58 hp43 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1299 cm³65 hp48 kWManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1299 cm³65 hp48 kWAutomaticFWD

Citroen GS Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Citroen GS Dimensions

Estate 5-door Citroen GS Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.0 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.0 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.2 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.3 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.3 AT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Citroen GS Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Citroen GS Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.0 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.0 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.2 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.3 MT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm
1.3 AT4118 mm1759 mm1349 mm2549 mm154 mm