DS has released new photos and information about the “1955” limited edition models which mark the 60th anniversary of the very first Citroën DS.

The “1955” limited edition will be available for all DS models sold in Europe: the DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio, DS 4 and DS 5. The new models will be built in limited numbers: 1,955 units for the DS 3 and DS 3 Cabrio, 955 for the DS 4 and 955 for the DS 5. The vehicles arrive in DS showrooms at the end of this month.

Special features on the “1955” models include a two-tone body (ink blue with black roof on DS 3 and DS 4), alloy wheels with matt gold hubcaps, a matt gold DS badge on the bonnet, wing mirrors with laser-etched DS graphics and gold décor with the words “60 ans DS 1955” on the front doors and rear hatch.

Inside, the limited edition models get fine quality leather (semi-aniline Criollo leather on DS 5) and various items customized with the words “60 ans 1955” (mats, headrests, numbered badge.

The “1955” models can be ordered with any of the engines available for the DS 3, DS 4 and DS 5. These include the PureTech 110, PureTech130 and THP 165 petrol engines, as well as the BlueHDi 100, Blue HDi 120, Blue HDi 150 and Blue HDi 180 diesels. In the case of the DS 5, it is also available with the Hybrid 4×4 drivetrain.

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