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− | '''Citroën SM. 1970–5 (prod. 12,920). 2-door coupé. F/R, 2670, 2965 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Another futuristic design from Citroën, under the direction of Robert Opron, with tapering body. Very low C<sub>d</sub> of 0,26, unheard of at the time. Individualistic, art-déco looks housed Maserati engine (after Citroën acquired the Italian marque), with high-tech features such as variable assisted power steering, lights that turned with the steering, and hydraulic brakes and suspension. V6 engine related to existing Maserati quad-cam V8. Larger unit mainly for export. Heavily complex, leading to its demise; the fuel crisis of 1973 did not help. | + | '''Citroën SM. 1970–5 (prod. 12,920). 2-door coupé. F/R, 2670, 2965 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Another futuristic design from Citroën, under the direction of Robert Opron, with tapering body. Very low C<sub>d</sub> of 0,26, unheard of at the time. Individualistic, art-déco looks housed [[Maserati]] engine (after Citroën acquired the Italian marque), with high-tech features such as variable assisted power steering, lights that turned with the steering, and hydraulic brakes and suspension. V6 engine related to existing Maserati quad-cam V8. Larger unit mainly for export. Heavily complex, leading to its demise; the fuel crisis of 1973 did not help. |
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Revision as of 09:37, 14 February 2011
Citroën SM. 1970–5 (prod. 12,920). 2-door coupé. F/R, 2670, 2965 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Another futuristic design from Citroën, under the direction of Robert Opron, with tapering body. Very low Cd of 0,26, unheard of at the time. Individualistic, art-déco looks housed Maserati engine (after Citroën acquired the Italian marque), with high-tech features such as variable assisted power steering, lights that turned with the steering, and hydraulic brakes and suspension. V6 engine related to existing Maserati quad-cam V8. Larger unit mainly for export. Heavily complex, leading to its demise; the fuel crisis of 1973 did not help.
Manufacturing location: France
Marque: Citroën
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