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Citroën SM

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.43 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 2.7 litre 2670 cc (162.933 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.10 s
0-60 mph 8.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.80 s
Standing km 29.90 s
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 117.24 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1096.6 kPa (159.1 psi)
Specific torque 87.27 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code C114/1
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.16
Unitary capacity 445 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2946 mm
wheelbase 116 in
Length (milimeters) 4892 mm
Length (inches) 192.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1836 mm
Width (inches) 72.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1321 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3197 lb
Weight distribuiton 62.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 89.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1970 Citroën SM PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1970

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