1971 Citroen SM Manual
NSW • Dealer used
29
Odometer97,788km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
Once in a Lifetime Citron SM Maserati 5-Speed | Burgundy over Chestnut Leather | Matching Numbers | Documented History
Every so often, a car comes along that transcends machinerysomething rare, sculptural, sophisticated, and steeped in engineering ambition. This is one of those cars.
Offered here is a 1971 Citron SM, a timeless collaboration between French avant-garde design and Italian performance mastery. Powered by a 2.7L Maserati V6 and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, this example is among the most desirable configurations of one of the most technically innovative vehicles of the 20th century.
Finished in deep Burgundy over Chestnut leather, it remains in exceptional condition, having travelled just 97,000 miles. This SM has never been fully restoreda testament to its careful ownership and original integrity. It is accompanied by its original log books and owners manual, as well as a recent comprehensive service including:
New brake pads all around
Fresh engine oil and filters
New spark plugs
Brand-new A/C condenser and receiver dryer
It starts with ease, idles smoothly, and delivers a silky, charismatic drive that only a Maserati-engineered French grand tourer can provide. The car currently wears Historic Registration and will be sold with a valid Roadworthy Certificate.
This is not merely a carit is a story on wheels. In fact, this very example is the subject of a novel by Gregory Long, further cementing its cultural and historical footprint.
About the Citron SM
The SM was born of Citrons ambition to build the worlds most advanced GT. Designed under Robert Opron and engineered by Jacques N, it offered the world:
A Maserati-derived V6
Self-centering DIRAVI power steering
Turning headlights
Hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension
Front-wheel drive with the transmission mounted ahead of the engine
The result? A spaceship on wheels with a top speed of 228 km/h, capable of devouring autobahns with serene composure and cornering with unmatched stability. To drive one is to experience how far ahead Citron was in both vision and execution.
In Summary
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a true collector-grade Citron SM, one that remains beautifully original, mechanically sorted, and rich in provenance. Whether you are a connoisseur of French engineering, a devotee of Maseratis legacy, or simply someone who seeks the extraordinary, this SM deserves your attention.
A sound long-term investment. A rolling work of art. A car for those who truly understand.
Serious inquiries only.
Available for inspection by appointment.
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Car details
øVehicle description
Coupe 2dr Man 5sp 2.7 (168bhp) [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Bronze
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.7L
Registration plate
73016J
Registration expiry
May 2026
Build date
October 1971
Compliance date
October 1971
Dealer stock ID
22166
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Active (cornering/steering)
Steering
Power steering
Speed sensitive
Steering column
Tilt and reach
Brakes
Front
Solid
Rear
Solid
Operation
Brake load sensing proportioning valve
Suspension
Type
Independent front suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2670cc
Engine Size (L)
2.7L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9
Engine Code
C114/1
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
125.3kW @ 5500rpm
Torque
230Nm @ 4000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
86.4kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
90L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Front Rim Description
15x6.0
Rear Rim Description
15x6.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4893mm
Width
1836mm
Height
1321mm
Wheelbase
2950mm
Track Front
1526mm
Track Rear
1326mm
Kerb Weight
1450kg
Other
Country of Origin
FRANCE
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1971
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1970-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Extra Identification
168bhp
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Location
New South Wales
Member since
2017
License number
MD060893
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