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Citroën ID 19

Citroën ID 19 (1957-1975)

Brand

 Citroën

Years of production

1957-1975

Production

835 666 made

Class

motor car

Assembly plant 

Paris Javel

Fuel

Gasoline

Engines

D-series engine :
1,911  cm 3
1,985  cm 3
2 175  cm 3

Transmission

Front-wheel Drive

Unloaded weight

1,095 - 1,270 kg

Bodywork (s)

sedan , station wagon , ambulance and convertible

Length

Saloon: 4,800 mm
Estate: 4,970 mm

Width

1,790 mm

Height

Saloon: 1,470 mm
Estate: 1,530 mm

The Citroën ID is an automobile built by Citroën , a simplified version of the Citroën DS from 1957 to 1975. 

History

When it was released in May 1957 , the Citroën ID 19 Luxe was powered by a “  D series engine  ” 1 911  cm 3 66  hp with a single- barrel carburetor (double- barrel on the DS ). It is an evolution of the "11 D" engine of the Traction Avant 11 hp, equipped with a hemispherical cylinder head. It shares hydraulic suspension with the DS , but stands out with the classic clutch gearbox, unassisted steering and braking.

The IDs, with a less luxurious finish than the DS , can be recognized by the absence of wheel covers, the body-colored and non-chromed headlight covers (small wheel covers and chrome headlight towers from the 1959 models), to the black rubber around their windshield surround (gray seal cover on DS), to their burgundy then black plastic rear indicator horns (chrome on DS) and to the silver chevrons affixed to the rear trunk (gold on DS). The roof of the IDs is in unpainted translucent fiberglass (eggshell color); it is painted white from the 1962 models.

PERFORMANCE: 1,985cc

  • engine capacity: 121.12 eu in. 1,985 eu em
  • fuel consumption: 24.8 m/imp gal. 20.6 m/US fl.' x too km
  • max speed: 103.8 mph, 167 km/h
  • max power (SAE): 103 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • max torque (SAE): 108 1b ft, 14.9 kg m at 4.000 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 6,000
  • specific power: 51.9 hp/l
  • power-weight ratio: 27.1 lb/hp, 12.3 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 19.5 sec

The ID 19 convertible, launched in July 1961, has a presentation identical to that of the DS convertible except for the dashboard of the sedan and the absence of “ashtray” grilles above each front wing. FromFebruary 1962, after around thirty copies produced, it inherited the engine of the DS 19 then it was discontinued during 1965 .

Interiors of station wagons and derivatives

  • Commercial: front bench and folding rear bench with a floor length of 2 meters.
  • Luxury estate: front seat, folding rear seat and 2 staggered folding seats in the trunk.
  • Comfort station wagon: 2 separate front seats, fixed rear bench (until 1963) and 2 staggered folding seats in the trunk.
  • Luxury and Comfort wagons: 3-seater front bench (row 1), 3 folding folding seats (row 2) and 2-seater fixed bench (row 3).

In total, for the D series, 741,747 sedans and 93,919 station wagon derivatives were produced.When it was launched, during the 1957 vintage, the ID 19 was offered in three trim levels:

ID 19 Luxe version (sedan, station wagon, wagon, commercial):Chronologically, this is the first version marketed in May 1957.Hemispherical cylinder head, 66  hp SAE ( 135  km / h ). Compared to the DS 19: front seats with fixed backrests, no rear central armrest, small armrests added only on the rear doors from 1959 models, specific interior fabric and washable seat linings on station wagons and derivatives, floor mats rubber at the front, no watch, no interior headliner (until 1962 models), trunk without upholstery.

version ID 19 Normal:Marketed a few weeks later, only as a sedan, it is an even more basic version.Cylinder head type Traction Avant , 63  hp SAE ( 130  km / h ), center legs and roof belts painted black, spare wheel in the boot, not attached (fixed under the bonnet for the other versions) Citroën plate on the bumper rear shocks (no rafters on the trunk) , black color only, fixed rear windows, no door seals, front bench seat instead of the seats, only one sun visor ... This version with Spartan equipment has had confidential distribution, it was withdrawn from the catalog in 1961.

ID 19 Comfort version (saloon, station wagon, family, commercial):Marketed in the summer of 1957, it is the high-end ID, the one that was most widely distributed, made from the Luxe model.Three door armrests integrated in the side panels (no armrest on the driver's door), reclining front seats, watch, vanity mirror, rear central armrest (on saloon and station wagon), heating supply to the left rear door . The ambulance was delivered automatically in Comfort finish. During the long career of the ID, the equipment has steadily improved.

Developments 

  • 1962 models  :
    • Assisted braking.
  • 1963 models  :
    • New streamlined front, synchronized 4-speed gearbox and optional power steering. FromMarch 1963, the breaks and derivatives have the right to the engine of the DS 19 (83 ch SAE), then, they will follow the evolutions of the engines type DS (except injection).
  • 1965 models  :
    • 70 hp DIN engine (75 hp SAE) and new dashboard.
  • 1966 models  :
    • 74hp DIN (81hp SAE) engine, 5-bolt wheels, with larger hubcaps.
  • 1967 models  :
    • Engine 5 stages 1,985  cm 3 78 hp DIN (ID 19 B). Change from red liquid to green liquid (LHM) for hydraulic components. If the suspension is less flexible, the green liquid is much less corrosive than the old LHS. The LHM fluid will be taken over by subsequent Citroëns with hydropneumatic suspension.
  • 1968 models  :
    • New front end with 4 projectors including 2 optional rotating and optional hydraulic gearbox on station wagons and derivatives until 1970.
  • 1969 models  :
    • The power of the ID 19 B increases to 81.5 DIN hp. Engine 1 985  cm 3 91 hp DIN on the new ID 20 with finish and equipment close to Comfort (recognizable by its chrome turn signal horns).
  • 1970 models  :
    • New dashboard with round dials, the ID trade name disappears in favor of the DSpécial (entry level replacing the ID 19 Luxe) and DSuper (replacing the ID 20) designations.
  • 1972 models  :
    • 89 hp DIN engine on DSpecial and 99 DIN hp on DSuper. The exterior door handles are recessed.
  • 1973 models  :
    • New power increase on the DSpecial which adopts the 99 hp DIN engine from the DSuper. Power steering is standard on the DSuper. Appearance of the DSuper 5, it is a DSuper with a 5-speed gearbox, but with a DS 21 engine (2175  cm 3 , 106 hp DIN). Thanks to their power steering, now in series, the station wagon and derivatives take the name DS .

Following the launch of the Citroën CX 2000, the D series was discontinued in the summer of 1975.

Citroën ID 19 side

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Technical

  • Citroën ID 19  technical details and specifications

    ENGINE (1911cc)

    CAPACITY: 116.88 cu in, 1911 cu cm
    ENGINE: front. 4 stroke; cylinders: 4, vertical,
    bore and stroke: 3.07 x 3.94 in, 78 x 100 mm
    engine capacity: 116.88 cu in, 1911 cu cm
    compression ratio: 7.5 : 1
    max power (SAE): 70 hp at 4500 rpm
    max torque (SAE): 101 1b ft, 14 kgm at 3000 rpm
    specific power: 36.6 hp/l
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 3
    valves: 2 per cylinder, 1, side
    lubrication overhead, in line. with push-rods and rockers
    camshaft. gear pump, filter in sump
    lubricating system capacity: 3.5 imp qt, 4.2 US qt, 4 1
    carburation: 1 Solex 34 PBIC downdraft single barrel carburettor
    fuel feed mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    ENGINE: (1,985cc)
    front. 4 stroke: cylinders 4. vertical, in line
    bore and stroke: 3.39 x 3.37 in, 86 x 85.5 mm
    engine capacity: 121.12 cu in, 1,985 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.7
    cylinder block: cast iron, wet liners
    cylinder head: light alloy, hemispherical combustion chambers
    crankshaft bearings: 5
    valves: 2 per cylinder. overhead, Vee-slanted at 60°push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: gear pump, filter in sump and full now
    carburation: 1 Weber 28/36 OLE 2 or 28/36 DLEA 2 downdraught twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water


    TRANSMISSION:
    driving wheels: front
    clutch: single dry plate, automatic hydraulic drive
    gear box: mechanical, automatic
    gears: 4 -F reverse
    gearbox ratios 1911cc: 1st 3.55, 2nd 1.89, 3rd 1.22, 4th 0.85, Rev 3.81
    gearbox ratios 1985cc: 1st 3.251,2nd 1.834, 3rd 1.175, 4th 0.786, rev 3.155
    gear lever: steering column
    final drive: spiral bevel ratio: 3.87 : 1.

    CHASSIS:
    platform, lateral members
    front suspension: independent, wishbones. vacuum suspension with incorporated dampers, anti-roll bar, automatic levelling control
    rear suspension: independent, trailing arms, vacuum suspension
    with incorporated dampers, antiroll bar, automatic levelling control.

    STEERING:
    rack-and-pinion; turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.

    BRAKES:
    front disc, rear drum, with separate circuits, servo.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
    voltage: 12 V; battery: 40 Ah; dynamo: 300 W,
    ignition distributor: SEV or Ducellier
    headlights: 2 front.

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: Saloon
    wheel base: 123.03 in, 3125 mm
    front track: 59.05 in, 1500 mm
    rear track: 51.18 in, 1300 mm
    overall length: 189.76 in, 4820 mm
    overall width: 70.47 in. 1790 mm
    overall height: 57.87 in, 1470 mm
    ground clearance: 3.54 - 6.30 - 11.07 in, 90 - 160 - 280 mm
    dry weight: 2657 1b, 1205 kg
    distribution of weight: 60 0/0 front axle, 40 0/0 rear axle
    turning radius (between walls): 18.0 ft, 5.5 m
    tyres: front 6.50 - 15, rear 6.10 – 15
    Fuel tank capacity: 14.30 imp gal, 17.16 US gal, 65 1.

     

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: estate

    wheel base: 123.03 in, 3125 mm
    front track: 59.05 in. 1500 mm
    rear track: 51.18 in, 1300 mm
    overall length: 196.61 in, 4990 mm
    dry weight: 2911 1b, 1320 kg  
    distribution of weight: 60 0/0 front axle, 40 0/0 rear axle
    turning radius (between walls):  18.0 ft, 5.5 m
    tyres: 6.50 – 15
    fuel tank capacity: 14.30 imp gal

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT: saloon/sedan
    wheel base: 123.03 in, 3,125 mm
    front track: 59.05 in. 1,500 mm
    rear track: 51.18 in, 1,300 mm
    overall length: 191.73 in, 4,870 mm
    overall width: 70.87 in, 1,800 mm
    overall height: 57.87 in, 1,470 mm
    ground clearance: 2.56 5.31 9.84 in, 65 135 250 mm
    dry weight: 2,789 1b, 1,265 kg
    distribution of weight: 65.1% front axle, 34.9% rear axle


    PERFORMANCE:
    FUEL CONSUMPTION: 29.7 m imp gal, 24.7 m
    MAX SPEED: 90.1 mph, 145 km h
    max speed in 1st gear: 24.8 mph, 40 km h
    max speed in 2nd gear: 49.7 mph, 80 km h
    max speed in 3rd gear: 71.4 mph, 115 km/h
    max speed in 4th gear:. 90.1 mph, 145 km h
    power-weight ratio: 37.9 lb/hp, 17.2 kg hp
    acceieration: standing 1/4 mile 22 sec, 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 12.8 sec
    speed in top at 1000 rpm: 22.4 mph, 36 km h.

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Service

  • Citroën ID 19 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

    ENGINE: 1,911cc
    fuel: petrol, 95-100 Oct
    engine sump oil: 3.5 imp qt. 4.2 US qt, 4 1, SAE 10-20 (winter) 20-30 (summer), change every 1900 miles 3000 km
    gearbox and final drive oil 1.76 imp qt, 2.11 US qt, 2 1 SAE 90, change every 11200 miles, 18000 km
    hydraulic suspension oil: 4.6 imp 5.5 US qt, 5.2 1
    cooling system capacity: 9.7 imp qt, 116 US qt, 11 1.
    greasing: every 1200 miles, 2000 km, 5 points
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.008 in, 0.20 mm, exhaust 0.010 in, 0.25 mm
    valve timing: (inlet) opens 3° before tdc and closes 45° after bdc, (exhaust) opens 45° before bdc and closes 11° after tdc
    tyre pressure (medium load): front 24 psi, 1.7 atm rear 20 psi, 1.4 atm.

    ENGINE: 1,985cc
    fuel: 90-95 oct petrol
    engine oil change: 7.92 imp pt, 9.51 US pt, 4.5 1, SAE 10W-30, multigrade, change every 2,500 miles, 4,000 km
    total lubricating system capacity: 8.80 imp pt, 10.57 US pt
    cooling system capacity: 18.66 imp Pt. 22.41 US Pt, 10.6 1.
    gearbox and final drive oil: 3.52 imp pt, 4.23 US pt, 2 1, SAE 90, change every 12,400 miles, 20,000 km
    hydraulic suspension oil: 9.15 imp pt, 10.99 US pt, 5.2 1
    greasing: every 2,500 miles, 4,000 km, 8 points
    tappet clearances: inlet 0.008 in, 0.20 mm, exhaust 0.010 in, 0.25 mm
    normal tyre pressure: front 27 psi, 1.9 atm, rear 27 psi, 1.9 atm.

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