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1973 Citroën SM

FranceGasolineFWDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1973
Make
Citroën
Model
SM
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.7 V6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
181 hp
Power (kW)
133 kW
Top speed
228 km/h (142 mph)
0–60 mph
8 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.9 seconds
Displacement
2,670 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,893 mm (192.6 in)
Width
1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height
1,324 mm (52.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Curb weight
1,490 kg (3,285 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
87 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
75 mm (3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 5-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
90 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.2 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,526 mm (60.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,327 mm (52.2 in)
Overhang, Front
1,043 mm (41.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
900 mm (35.4 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
488 litres
Sill Height

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Awards

Motor Trend
Citroën emblem
155 mm (6.1 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
873 mm (34.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
867 mm (34.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,870 kg (4,123 lb)
Cargo Capacity
370 – 380 kg (816 – 838 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)
473 mm (18.6 in)
Car of the Year
1972
SM
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
SM Standard1973–1975
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.7 V6
Horsepower
181 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed

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