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Citroën SM

1970 – 1975 France

A classic from the 1970s, the Citroën SM was built from 1970 to 1975. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 181 to 190 hp.

Citroën SM
Body styleNot specified
Production1970 – 1975
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power181 – 190 hp
0–100 km/h8.9 – 10.7 s
Top speed204 – 229 km/h
Fuel economy11.2 – 13.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.7L V6 5MT FWD (180 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 181 hp 8.9 s 220 5-speed manual
3.0
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 183 hp — — Automatic, 3 Speed
2.7L V6 5MT FWD (188 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 188 hp 8.9 s 229 5-speed manual
3.0L V6 3AT FWD (190 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 190 hp 10.7 s 204 3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2675 cm3 (163 ci)
Power
133 KW @ 6250 RPM181 HP @ 6250 RPM178 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque
172 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM233 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
3 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length
192.6 in (4892 mm)
Width
72.3 in (1836 mm)
Height
52.1 in (1323 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.1/52.2 in (1,527/1,326 mm)
Wheelbase
116.1 in (2949 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3197 lbs (1450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4034 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2995 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
134 KW @ 5750 RPM183 HP @ 5750 RPM180 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Automatic, 3 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2675 cm3 (163 ci)
Power
138.3 KW @ 6250 RPM188 HP @ 6250 RPM185 BHP @ 6250 RPM
Torque
174 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM236 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length
192.6 in (4892 mm)
Width
72.3 in (1836 mm)
Height
52.1 in (1323 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.1/52.2 in (1,527/1,326 mm)
Wheelbase
116.1 in (2949 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3219 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2965 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
139.7 KW @ 6500 RPM190 HP @ 6500 RPM187 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM249 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
3 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
23.8 gallons (90.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/70 VR 15

Dimensions

Length
192.6 in (4892 mm)
Width
72.3 in (1836 mm)
Height
52.1 in (1323 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.1/52.2 in (1,527/1,326 mm)
Wheelbase
116.1 in (2949 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.2 cuFT (487 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3263 lbs (1480 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Length4,892 mm
Width1,836 mm
Height1,323 mm
Wheelbase2,949 mm
Curb weight1,450 – 1,480 kg
Torque233 – 249 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.