Citroen SM
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1975, 12920 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
After Citroen took over the Italian firm of Maserati the Citroen SM or Citroen Maserati deluxe sporting coupe was created, combining the technical strengths of both companies. Maserati produced the 2,675 cc V-6 engine with four overhead camshafts that developed 170 bhp, while the suspension, steering, and disc brakes were of Citroen origin.
The letters SM stood for Sa Majeste in the same way DS meant Deesse or goddess. This coupe was an example of what Italian and French technology could offer and that was quite something!
Source: The complete encyclopedia of Saloon Cars - Rob de la Rive Box
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2670cc | V6 4OHC | 87mm x 75mm | 9 | |
| 2974cc | V6 4OHC |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch electronic fuel injection |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 mph | 8.2 s | 16 s | 19 mpg | 178 bhp 5500 | 2670cc engine |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Inboard disc | Disc | Power assisted |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0760307024 | Porsche 911 : Engine History & Development | Motorbooks International | |
| 1855205793 | Citroen SM LIMITED EDITION EXTRA 1970-1975. | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - Citroen SM 1970-75 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - Citroen SM 1970-75 - Its futuristic styling and technical wizardry are still remarkable after 40 years - but wisely to get SM pleasure without the pain. | ||||
| Article |
Dark passion |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2008 | |||
| Dark passion- The Citroen SM was a futuristic, seductive but intimidating proposition when it appeared in the early Seventies. A dedicated owner turned this one into a reliable and alluring classic. | ||||
| Article |
The sophisticated steal |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2006 | |||
| The sophisticated steal - These Seventies GTs were daring, exotic, surprising - and incredibly expensive for their time. Today's prices are low enough that you can start plotting your heist now. We'll help you choose. 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal, 1971 Fiat Dino 2.4, 1972 BMW 3.0CSL, 1971 Citroen SM. | ||||
| Article |
The Strange Relations - Maserati Khamsin vs Maserati Merak vs Citroën SM |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2004 | |||
| The Strange Relations - Maserati Khamsin vs Maserati Merak vs Citroën SM - When Citroën owned Maserati in the Seventies, the combined talents of two of the most individual car producers resulted in some inspired GT cars. Discover how all of that surreal thinking really works. | ||||
| Article |
The Protectors Starstruck |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2003 | |||
| Seventies: Citreon SM - The Protectors Starstruck - The Citreon SM not only had film star looks, it was a film star, until it hit a cliff in Spain on it's way to appear in the seventies drama series The Protectors. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Citroen SM |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 1 June 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Citroen SM - The technically complex SM has never lost its ability to amaze onlookers and drivers alike. But, as JAMES TAYLOR warns, be prepared for big bills if you don't buy wisely. | ||||
| Article |
The lost prototype reborn - Citroen SM V8 |
64 |
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| Publication | Octane February 2011 | |||
| The lost prototype reborn - Citroen SM V8 - Citroen destroyed its SM V8 prototype when De Tomaso took over. So one enthusiast built his own - with the original engine. | ||||
| Article |
Citroen SM |
52 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2010 | |||
| Citroen SM - It's the SM's 40th birthday - although you would never guess, from seeing it. This Citroen still looks like nothing else, and drives like a goddess.. | ||||
| Article |
Out of this world |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic Monthly August 2010 | |||
| Out of this world - The Citroen SM has a reputation for being complicated and unreliable - but that needn't be the case. | ||||
| Article |
It came from outer space |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2010 | |||
| It came from outer space - Futuristic looking and gadget-packed, the Citroen SM was a technological tour de force, but its cutting edge design never won over buyers - until now. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate showdown #11 Citroen SM vs Alfa Montreal |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2010 | |||
| Ultimate showdown #11 Citroen SM vs Alfa Montreal - It's 1970s GT excess, continental style, as Russ Smith looks for a technical knockout. | ||||
| Article |
A life less ordinary |
158 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2008 | |||
| A life less ordinary- It's one thing falling for Citroen's stylish SM on a night photo shoot, but could you live with its complexity? C&SC drove this one every day for six weeks, as Graeme Hurst explains. | ||||
| Article |
Le Freak C'est Chic - Citroen SM |
38 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2006 | |||
| Le Freak C'est Chic - Citroen SM - Citroen's surreal SM was unlike anything else on the road - before or since. | ||||
| Article |
French Connection - Citroen SM v Maserati Quattroporte |
80 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2005 | |||
| French Connection - Citroen SM v Maserati Quattroporte - There's a French ancestor in the Maserati family tree, and it has more in common with the latest Quattroporte than you might image. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Citroën SM |
128 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - Citroën SM - Technically brilliant and visually striking, the SM is dangerously seductive. But like any temptress, it demands both soul and a sizeable wedge of cash. | ||||
| Article |
Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2005 | |||
| Super Car Savers - Pay no more than £10,000 - 130mph-plus coupés of girth and glamour bring that suave GT-man fantasy to life - starting at just £1000. Martin Buckley pulls on the stringbacks to sample 15mpg style from Jaguar, Aston, Citroën, Alfa, Iso, Bristol, Jensen and Porsche. | ||||
| Article |
The Fear Factor - 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal vs 1972 Citroën SM |
62 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2004 | |||
| The Fear Factor - 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal vs 1972 Citroën SM. The Citroën SM and Alfa Montreal have fearsome reputations for complexity and unreliability. Yet one man owns both these cars and, as Andrew Noakes finds out, he isn't afraid of using them. | ||||
| Article |
V-Max |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2003 | |||
| V-Max - Paul Hardiman pairs up vee-engined front-drive leviathans, Citroën SM and Cadillac Eldorado. | ||||
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