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The DS Coupés

RICOU

One of Citroën's first concessionaires was the Grenoble-based firm run by the Ricou family.

André Ricou proposed a number of variations on the DS theme, ranging from the "Barquette" left from 1958 through to DS n^o 00018 below the story of which is covered in the book "DS Objet de Culte" by the renowned Fabien Sabatès who is pictured here behind the wheel. This car was good for 170 kph.

Below left the Ricou DS driven to victory in Rallye de Corse by René Trautmann in 1958.

Below rightthe Ricou DS driven by André Ricou in the 1959 Neige et Glace.

The Ricou coupés were capable of 180 kph thanks to being both lightened and equipped with more powerful engines than the factory saloons.

Ricou also offered this transformed and lightened Berline below right.

Two levels of tuning were available


	Moteur Sport	Moteur Grand Tourisme
Cubic capacity	1 911	1 911
Compression ratio	9,2 : 1	8,2 : 1
Carburation	Two twin choke Solex carburettors	Two twin choke Solex carburettors
Power output	125 bhp @ 5 500 rpm	100 bhp @ 5 500 rpm