Citroen SM, 1973
Citroen SM
Citroen SM•
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Chassis No.: 00SD0265
- Exterior: Blue
- Interior: Black
- Aluminum Maserati V-6 engine
- 3 Weber carburetors
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Power windows
- Factory air conditioning
- Motor Trend Car of the Year 1972
- High Performance 3-door coupe produced in France from 1970-1975
- Total production of 1,150 cars came to the United States in 1973
- Hydraulically assisted steering, suspension and braking
- Suspension hydraulically lowers and lifts
- Owners manual
It all began in 1961 with Project S, a GT concept of the Citroen DS. During nine years of development, Project S evolved from a more sporting DS into an entirely new car, completely reengineered from anything Citroen (or the world) had ever produced, a true Tour de Force of technology and engineering that ultimately would become one of the world’s most exotic, elegant and outspoken cars in history. Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970, the Citroen SM left the media and spectators alike completely slack-jawed. The overall shape lent itself to the idea that the SM was still a conceptual car, leaving people stunned to learn that Citroen agents were on site taking orders.
The interior was noted as being one of the finest ever achieved, with some of the best materials available merging with styling that was both elegant and modern, creating an environment, again, like no other. Powered by a 2.7L Maserati V-6 engine, the front-wheel drive car was packed with innovative features, many never before seen, such as the variable-assist power-steering system known as DIRAVI—or Direction a rappel asservi, lightly translated to steering with controlled return. It was marketed in the U.S. as SpeedFeel, and it essentially provides more steering assist at low speeds and less assist at higher speeds, allowing for a more controlled feel at high speeds.
It also assisted in controlling torque steer and wheel movement while traversing road imperfections. For a front-wheel drive vehicle capable of more than 130 MPH, it was a remarkable feature, especially for the era. In 1972, the SM earned “Motor Trend” magazine’s prestigious “Car of the Year” award. This Citroen SM is equipped with an aluminum Maserati V-6 fed by three Weber carburetors all backed by a 5-speed manual transmission. In typical fashion of the SM, it is equipped with power windows, factory air conditioning, thickly padded leather seating, full instrumentation and a hydraulically controlled suspension allowing the driver to lift or lower the body.
Produced in France from 1970-75, Citroen spent more time developing the SM than selling them, with only 1,150 making their way to the U.S in 1973.
