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Citroën SM

(1970 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CitroënIssued from1970
ModelSMIssued until
SerieSMNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCitroënCountryFR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4892 mm / 192.6 in / 192.6 inTotal (curb) weight1450 kg / 3197 lb / 3197 lb
Width1836 mm / 72.3 in / 72.3 inDry weight
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2946 mm / 116.0 in / 116.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1332 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inWeight distribution (front)62.0 % / 62.0 % / 62.0 %
Ground clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 inFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.66  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeC114/1Total number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerMaseratiValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.16
Fuel supply3 We carbsEngine displacement2670 cm3 / 162.9 cu in / 162.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings4Unitary capacity445.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.156 cu in/cylinder / 27.156 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power126.8 kW / 172.4 hp / 172.4 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque233.0 Nm / 171.9 lbft / 171.9 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output125.0 kW / 170.0 bhp / 170.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output63.7 kW/l / 1.419 bhp/cu in / 1.419 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque87.27 Nm/l / 0.763 lbft/cu in / 0.763 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 sTop (maximal) speed217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.90 s / 8.90 s / 8.90 sPower-to-weight ratio117.24 kW/ton / 159.40 bhp/ton / 159.40 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2Turning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontI.HPS.W.Suspension rearI.HPS.TA.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Citroën SM

 
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