Interesting Facts About the Citroën DS
The Citroën DS made its debut on 7 October 1955, the day after its Paris Motor Show appearance. Its futuristic technology and striking design sparked thousands of orders within hours and kept the model in production for two decades.
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Record‑breaking launch
Production of the DS began on 7 October 1955 at Citroën’s Quai de Javel factory in Paris, just one day after its motor‑show debut. The launch generated thousands of orders in a matter of hours, instantly cementing the car’s place in automotive history.
Revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension
The DS was celebrated for its innovative design and its groundbreaking hydropneumatic suspension system, a high‑tech feature that fundamentally changed the saloon‑car segment when the model arrived on the European market.
A two‑decade evolution
From its introduction in 1955 until the end of production in 1975, the DS went through several generations and model updates, a timeline documented from 1955 through 1976, showcasing continuous redesigns and refinements over its 20‑year lifespan.
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