The Citroën DS19 Saloon De Luxe

Engine: Four cylimlers, 78 by 100 mm. (1.911 c.c.). Pushrod-operated inclined o.h. valves. 7.5-to-1 compression ratio. 75 b.h.p. at 1,500 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: First, 13.8 to 1; second, 7.35 to 1; third, 1.78 to 1; top, 3.30 to 1. Hydraulic non-automatic gearchange. Automatic clutch.

Tyres: 16.5 by 4.00 Michelin “X” on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 1 ton 4 cwt. 3 qtr. 14 lb. (less occupants, but ready for the road, with approximately two gallons of petrol).

Steering ratio: 2.9 turns lock-to-lock. Power steering.

Fuel rapacity: 14 gallons. (Range approximately 305 miles.)

Wheelbase: 10 ft. 3 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 11 in.; rear, 4 ft. 3 in.

Dimensions: 15 ft. 9 in. by 5 ft. 10-1/2 in. by 4 ft. 10 in. (high).

Price: £1150 (£1,726 7s. inclusive of pt.).

Makers: Citroën Cars Ltd., Trading Estate, Slough, Bucks.