1970 Citroën SM specifications

1970 Citroën SM data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerRobert Opron
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2950 mm 116.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1526 mm 60.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1326 mm 52.2 inches
Length 4893 mm 192.6 inches
Width 1836 mm 72.3 inches
Height 1324 mm 52.1 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1450 kg 3197 lb
Weight distribution 62% front
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Maserati
Engine code C114/1
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 2.7 litre
2670 cc
(162.933 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 75 mm
3.43 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.9 kW/litre
63.8 ps/litre
62.9 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
86.14 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 Weber 42 DC NF carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1082.5 kPa (157 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.2 s
Standing kilometre 29.9 s
Maximum speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
115.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.57 kg/kW
19.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.HPS.W.
Rear suspension I.HPS.TA.
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front 195/70 VR 15 X
Tyres rear 195/70 VR 15 X
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter 256 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID30899
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Citroën SM added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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