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1963 Citroën DS 21 Coupe (Chapron Le Dandy)
1963 Citroën DS 21 Coupe (Chapron Le Dandy), in silver-grey. Coachbuilt by Henri Chapron; DS 21 engine introduced 1965.
Silver-grey · Satin / Semi-Gloss
Graphite · Full Leather
This car
PaintSilver-grey · Satin / Semi-Gloss
InteriorGraphite · Full Leather
Production
Years produced1960–1972 (DS 21 engine from 1965)
Units madeapprox. 50 (Le Dandy variant)
Where builtLevallois-Perret, France
Body styles2-door coupe
Engine
EngineInline-4, OHV
Displacement2,175 cc
Cylinders4
Valves8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Power109 bhp (111 PS) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque121 lb ft (164 Nm) @ 3,000 rpm
FuelPetrol
Drivetrain & performance
Gearbox4-speed semi-automatic
Wheel driveFront-wheel drive
LayoutFront-mid engine, FWD
Top speed111 mph (179 km/h)
0–62 mph13.8 seconds
0–60 mph13.2 seconds
¼ mile18.5 seconds
Economy (combined)20 mpg (14.1 l/100 km)
Chassis & dimensions
Brakes — front298 mm solid discs
Brakes — rear254 mm drums
Wheels15-inch steel
Tyres180-15 (F), 155-15 (R)
SuspensionHydropneumatic self-levelling
Kerb weight1,280 kg
Drag coefficient0.38
Length4,838 mm
Width1,790 mm
Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase3,125 mm
Coachbuilt by Henri Chapron; DS 21 engine introduced 1965.
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