1970 Citroën SM Automatic specifications

1970 Citroën SM Automatic 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 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1480 kg 3263 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 89.8 litres 19.8 [23.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Maserati
Engine code C114/11
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2965 cc
(180.935 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 91.6 × 75 mm
3.61 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW)
at 5750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
45.3 kW/litre
61.6 ps/litre
60.7 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.63 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1038.4 kPa (150.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 494.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
123.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
121.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.03 kg/kW
18.42 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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID6193
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Citroën SM Automatic added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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