Citroën GS 1.0 5-door hatchback Europe 1.2 AT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.2 l |
| Power | 59 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 154 mm |
| Trunk volume | 409 l |
| Front tires | 145 SR15 |
| Rear tires | 145 SR15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1970 — June 1986 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Transmission type | Automatic 3 |
| Engine capacity | 1,222 cm³ |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 18.10 With |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 154 mm |
| Country of assembly | France |
| Number of doors | 5 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,120 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,608 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,349 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.800 m |
| Front track width | 1,378 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,328 mm |
| Front overhang | 818 |
| Rear overhang | 752 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 930 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,345 kg |
| Specific gravity | 15.76 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 43 l |
| Trunk volume | 409 (846) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 59 hp |
| Maximum power | 43 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,750 |
| Maximum torque | 85.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 9.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,250 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.19 |
| Cylinder diameter | 77.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 65.600 mm |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 145 SR15 |
| Rear wheels | 145 SR15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |