One of them absolutely. Look what the rest of the world was making in 1955, especially the sedans. The DS was also technically a bold step at the time. Rolls Royce later bought the gas suspension from Citroen to use in their cars, as did Mercedes for their late 70s 450SEL 6,9.
I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old Sports Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Mercedes vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and EFi injectors clean as new!
Growing up we had 1973 GS and afterwards a 1975 DS 23 Pallas 5 speed carburetor (110PS) and much later a 1969 4 speed DS 21 Pallas carburetor (104PS). Even the DS 21 could do nearly 180km/h. Good ole days...DS is a dream car to own.
The steering wheel on a DS or ID is not meant to have the arm pointing vertically downwards. On left hand drive cars when the direction is straight, the wheel arm should be at around the 7to 8 o'clock position. On right hand drive cars the wheel should be at 4 to 5 o'clock. This is so that the wheel will collapse in a crash and not spear the driver. It also allows a relaxed finger tip control when highway cruising.
was and still is my dream car. wish I could get my hands on a nicely preserved one. it is a pity that all the world auto makers are still learning how to make cars like the ds. i get the feeling it may have been devinely inspired.
Doah! Yes I realised that after I posted it... thanks for bringing it to my attention. Its a good speed! Its all I can do in my speed limited Soarer Twin Turbo! Must get the limiter taken off.
My South African DS23 had the strip speedometer and went to 120MPH indicated.
MrBlacklorre 3 months ago
il son trés fort car la ds 23 et sortis en 1973 je vois pas comment ils ont fait pour rouler dans un model dans une 23 de 72
wil13986 5 months ago 2
Agreed, I grew up having a 1975 DS 23 Pallas and later a 1969 DS 21 Pallas.
Germany1976 7 months ago
On a l'impression qu'elle peut encore monter dans les tours. :)
bollier38 9 months ago
The most beautiful car in the world!
Germany1976 10 months ago 2
@Germany1976
One of them absolutely. Look what the rest of the world was making in 1955, especially the sedans. The DS was also technically a bold step at the time. Rolls Royce later bought the gas suspension from Citroen to use in their cars, as did Mercedes for their late 70s 450SEL 6,9.
McLarenMercedes 7 months ago
YEAH!!!!.... ;-)
gianotts 1 year ago
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I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old Sports Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Mercedes vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and EFi injectors clean as new!
Pnoerre 1 year ago
c'est ma vitesse de pointe en Panhard 24 CT
Freddiestillalive 1 year ago
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the wheel is wrong. no offense
Nicolais73 1 year ago
@Nicolais73 What do you know about Citroen wheels? :-((
bolijack 1 year ago
@Nicolais73 No, it is right :)
zagyex 1 year ago
Growing up we had 1973 GS and afterwards a 1975 DS 23 Pallas 5 speed carburetor (110PS) and much later a 1969 4 speed DS 21 Pallas carburetor (104PS). Even the DS 21 could do nearly 180km/h. Good ole days...DS is a dream car to own.
Germany1976 1 year ago
elle y va plutot bien! pour ma part je suis déjà "monté" à 190 avec une 23ie de 75.
gauthier08310 2 years ago 2
effectivement, beaucoup de gens étaient malades à l'arrière. J'ai une 23 IE et mes petits cousins sont à la peine donc Nautamine !
rugbytlse 2 years ago
What is the official top speed for the 23 IE ?
zagyex 2 years ago
175km/h (109 mph)
rugbytlse 2 years ago
@zagyex It was 190 Km/h
MrVielanda 1 year ago
The steering wheel on a DS or ID is not meant to have the arm pointing vertically downwards. On left hand drive cars when the direction is straight, the wheel arm should be at around the 7to 8 o'clock position. On right hand drive cars the wheel should be at 4 to 5 o'clock. This is so that the wheel will collapse in a crash and not spear the driver. It also allows a relaxed finger tip control when highway cruising.
craigkeller1966 2 years ago 13
Then again that wheel seems to be closer to the 8 to 9 o'clock position. Hmmm....
craigkeller1966 2 years ago
@craigkeller1966 They really had thought of everything back then! What an amazing machine!!!
Panos8918 1 year ago
@Panos8918
was and still is my dream car. wish I could get my hands on a nicely preserved one. it is a pity that all the world auto makers are still learning how to make cars like the ds. i get the feeling it may have been devinely inspired.
digessa 1 year ago
@digessa my dream car too. a 73 ds 23 pallas in cream with a red leather interior. a truly iconic vehicle.
fridgemagnet 1 year ago
@craigkeller1966 Must have been a bitch to get the wheel alignment done...
calasite 1 year ago
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pharbi1 2 years ago
No, it's the right position for the DS!
wiperfluid 2 years ago 13
@wiperfluid pharbi1 seems to be right .. it looks like its little too much "40 mins" , shoud be around "35 mins"
Girella 1 year ago
Either the front wheels need an alignment or the car's going really fast in a circle!
Roodosutaa 2 years ago
You have never driven a DS I suppose? The steering wheel is in the right position to drive straight forward
haydenthompson 2 years ago
@Roodosutaa Man, its a DS not an ordinary car. Everything is right as it is :)
zagyex 1 year ago
Doah! Yes I realised that after I posted it... thanks for bringing it to my attention. Its a good speed! Its all I can do in my speed limited Soarer Twin Turbo! Must get the limiter taken off.
theprof291166 3 years ago
thats pretty good for a DS - mine could only get to 110 mph.
theprof291166 3 years ago
110 mph = 176 km/h so that just about equals out
Bamse42 3 years ago