Citroën DS 21 Pallas '70

Citroën DS 21 Pallas
Production Info
	Citroën 1970 Road Car France
Engine and Power
Engine Code	DX2
Displacement	2.2 L
Engine Type	Inline-4
Power	103 BHP (77 kW)
Torque	123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm)
Gearbox	4-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Weight	2866 lbs (1300 kg)
PWR	27.83 lbs / HP
Performance
Top Speed	114 mph (183.5 km/h)
PP in GT7	324.85 PP
Dimensions
Length	4870 mm (191.7 in)
Width	1800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1470 mm (57.9 in)

"A historic vision of the future from France."

―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection

The Citroën DS 21 Pallas '70 is a road car produced by Citroën. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 7 as part of Update 1.29.

Colors

Seven colors are available for this car:

• Blanc Meije
• Gris Brumaire
• Noir
• Beige Agate
• Bordeaux
• Bleu Danube
• Vert Muscinee

In-game description

"Produced by France's Citroën, the DS is a timeless masterpiece. Citroën was originally founded in 1919, and from early on the company was known for their advanced technology. In the '30s, Citroën produced unibody front-wheel-drive cars when separate frames and rear-wheel-drive were the norm. The 'Traction Avant', released in 1934, broke records with 750,000 units sold before production ended. The DS model that replaced the Traction Avant was introduced at the 1955 Paris Salon international car show. Visitors were wowed by the futuristic body penned by Italian sculptor and designer Flaminio Bertoni. The DS is a mid-size four-door sedan, but the front is sharp and aerodynamic like a sports car... While the body sharply tapers towards the rear. Additionally, the car's every system, from the suspension to the brakes and transmission... is controlled by a proprietary hydraulic system. The DS we have here is a later model, which shows a few evolutionary design changes. It also has adaptive headlights that respond to steering inputs—a rather modern idea!"

―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership

Citroën were committed to front-wheel drive, and this DS is their masterpiece, made with all the most cutting edge technologies of the time.

It first appeared at the 1955 Salon de l'Automobile. While many other manufacturers were still producing cars in the pre-war style, the DS was a stunning vision of the future. With its avant-garde aerodynamic body and revolutionary hydropneumatic suspension system it was nicknamed the 'flying saucer'. Development was led by André Lefébvre, while the comparatively large 4.8m long body was designed by Italian Flaminio Bertoni, who had also worked on the classic 2CV.

With such forward thinking design, the popularity of the DS did not wane for some time. Including various equipment and engine upgrades, the car continued to be produced for 20 years. In 1964, the 'Pallas' grade was added with luxury interior and exterior fixtures. Then in 1967, the car was given a more modern visage with the 2 round headlights repeated by headlights in covered units.

The DS Pallas is a 2.1L engine model produced from 1969. The large seats and spacious interior remain, and the lightweight body is elegantly propelled by the 114.4 BHP engine.

While originally conceived as an everyday passenger vehicle, the DS was also loved as a state car, ambulance and often a taxi. It is one of the most important French cards in automotive history.

Café Conversations (GT7)

Kagurazaka

The soul of a creator reaches out to unknown horizons. At the point of arrival, new footprints erase what was there before. This creative passion will forever be engraved into people's hearts and never disappear. These extraordinary creators...their visions have profoundly shaped the automotive world. They grab hold of the distant future and pull it in. They fly in the skies where technology and design are free, then safely land where their completed car becomes legend. And the creator becomes a hero. The designer of the 1955 DS was the Italian, Flaminio Bertoni. Unfortunately, his existence became widely known only after his passing.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 7 (v1.29+)	Legend Cars	47,100	---
My First Gran Turismo	---	---	Complete the A-1 license test

Customization

Engine Swaps (GT7)

Engine	Price	Version	Notes
M64/03-911	226,500	v1.55	---

Trivia

• This is the only FF (front-engine, front-wheel-drive) car to be available from the Legend Car Dealership.
• As in real life, the DS 21 Pallas' inner headlight bulbs swivel with the turn of the steering wheel. Its ride height is also adjustable by default.
  • The inner headlights don't turn on unless the high beam and fog lights are turned on at the same time.