Citroën DS 23

Citroën DS 23
Citroën
1975 Production Car
France
Engine
2.4L Naturally-Aspirated I4
113 bhp (84 kW), 134 lb⋅ft (182 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Front-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
2954 lbs (1340 kg)
67%F/33%R
0.038 hp/lb (0.063 kW/kg)

"Since its inception, the DS has been a car out of time. It pioneered new driving technologies and features to become the most innovative and unusual car ever designed. It influenced the look of “futuristic” cars and technology in sci-fi media for decades, and other competitors took years and years to adopt some of the standards set by Citroën with the DS. A number of new driving technologies have their origins in the DS line. Among these were the hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension system, which used a combination of liquid hydraulic and gas-pressured suspension, rather than springs, to give the DS an exceedingly comfortable and smooth ride on smooth roads or rougher terrain. It also made changing tires a breeze without the need of a jack to raise the car; the suspension system will raise up the wheels to take weight off the flat tire, which can then be easily removed. Additionally, the DS was the first production car to use disc brakes, which were much more efficient at dispelling heat, and therefore more effective, than the drum brakes they replaced. These were coupled with a braking pedal that was more of a button, which was intended to better transfer energy from the foot to the brakes using the car’s advanced hydraulic system, without energy lost depressing the pedal before the brakes actually engaged. Add on a fiberglass roof, power steering, a semi-automatic transmission, turn signal lights placed high on the car’s body, and pivoting headlights tied to the steering wheel, and there’s a reason the DS is one of the most popular and beloved cars in French automotive history. In fact, it set the record for most preorders at launch, which it held until the Tesla Model 3 in 2016. Outside of the world of Forza, you can catch the DS in action in The Day of the Jackal (1973), a classic thriller film that retells the true story of an assassination attempt on French president Charles De Gaulle. The attempt failed, largely thanks to the superior design and build of the DS. As a result, De Gaulle swore to never drive in any car but a Citroën. He even defended it from being purchased by Italian automaker Fiat in 1969."

—Official description

The 1975 Citroën DS 23 - also known as "DS 23" - is a front-wheel drive executive car by Citroën.

It appears in Forza Horizon 4 as part of Update 35 and in Forza Horizon 5 as part of Series 31.

Synopsis

The Citroën DS is equipped with hydropneumatic suspension; a self-levelling system on all wheels, allowing for an exceptionally smooth ride over bumps and rough roads.

Statistics

	Speed 5.1 Handling 4.6 Acceleration 4.2 Launch 5.8 Braking 4.4	D 262
Unlock Requirements Hard-to-Find: A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Backstage: Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Horizon Super7: Completion reward for Series 37 (Summer), Series 54 (Summer), Series 64 (Summer) & Series 73 (Summer) Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: N/A Festival Playlist: Series 35 (Winter) - 50% completion Series 59 (Winter) - 50% completion Series 68 (Winter) - 50% completion Series 77 (Winter) - 50% completion
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Epic Speed: Top Speed: 112.0 mph  (180.2 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 45.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 199.0 ft (60.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 496.6 ft (151.4 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.71 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.71 g

	Speed 4.1 Handling 4.0 Accel 2.3 Launch 2.2 Braking 2.5 Offroad 7.0	D 330
Availability Hard-to-Find: A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing Wheelspin: Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: N/A Festival Playlist: Series 31 (Autumn) - "Exclusive Event: Cult Legends" championship
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Cult Cars Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Common Speed: Top Speed: 111.5 mph  (179.4 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 45.051 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 167.0 ft (50.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 422.6 ft (128.8 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.78 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.77 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain, AWD Drivetrain
	RWD Drivetrain, AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
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	Positive-Displacement Supercharger

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