The SM model was added to Citroen's lineup in 1970. It carried a traditional design reminiscent of the Citroen marque and the performance of a Maserati. The car had Citroen's air-oil suspension system paired with a Maserati engine and fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes. The fastback coupe was priced at $11,700 and had a top speed of 140 mph. Citroen sold 868 examples in 1970 and 4,988 the following year. 4,036 units were sold in 1972. In the front were quad round headlamps that were recessed and separated by vertical dividers. In the back was a squared-off rear end with small fender skirts and a large quarter window. The 90-degree, dual-overhead-cam V-6 engine featured an aluminum block and head and produced an impressive 180 SAE horsepower. The wheelbase measured 114.2 inches, the length of 192.6 inches, a width of 72.3 inches, and a height of 52.1 inches.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
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Since its founding in 1919, Citroen has consistently produced some of the most innovative cars in the world. From the diminutive Deux Chevaux to the smooth and regal DS, the French carmakers history is filled with avant-garde designs and adventurous engineering forays. Some of Citroens innovations caught on, such as the manufacturers early adoption of front-wheel-drive and aerodynamic body styling.....
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Related Reading : Citroen SM History
The name SM stands for Serie Maserati. It began production in 1970. The Italian based company Maserati was the supplier of the engine.The quad-cam V-6 engine, located in the front of the vehicle, was based on Maseratis V8. The V8 would have been used but it was too powerful for the front-wheel drive vehicle and would have extended the hood of the car too far. The V6 ended up being an unreliable....
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