1970 2.7 5-Speed Chassis # 00SB0103

[hydropneumatic]

France
Artcurial-Breist-Poulain Le Fur, Paris on February 14, 2010
Miles: 32292
Exterior: Blue
Interior: Brown Leather
Auction Description:
Lot # 87
Sale 1717 Vintage Cars
Date: Feb 14. 2010 20:00, Palais des Congres
Description: CITROEN
SM - 1970 - Ex: René Trautmann

Serial Number: # 00SB0103
Engine: 6 cylinder V 90 ° front longitudinal Maserati original block and alloy cylinder head.
Bore-stroke: 87 mm x 75 mm
Displacement: 2670 cm 3
Distribution: Dual overhead camshafts per cylinder head
Food: 3 Weber carburetors body double 42
Compression ratio: 9-1
Maximum Power: 170 hp at 5500 rev / min
Transmission: 5-speed mechanical + MA disposed front of the engine, front-wheel drive.
Chassis monocoque steel sheet
Body: coach sheet steel, aluminum bonnet
Front Suspension: independent wheels, bunk and double arm hydropneumatic shock
Rear Suspension: independent wheels, single trailing arm, hydropneumatic shock.
Steering: Rack and pinion, hydraulic power steering with servo booster.
Brakes: hydraulic disc on all four wheels, dual piston clamps
Wheels: steel sheet 6 '' x 19 ''
Tyres: Michelin XWX 195/70 / VR15
Wheelbase: 2950 mm
Weight: 1 450 kg
Maximum speed: 225 km / h
Production period: 1970/1975
Number of cars built: 12,920

Citroen FWD before and after the Second World War, then the DS became legendary cars and carried the chevron brand at the pinnacle of innovation. They were ahead of their time so that their careers each lasted twenty years, which is exceptional.

However the faithful Citroënistes dreamed of a luxury car with the French GT worthy of performance. The opportunity came when Citroën took the prestigious Officine Maserati Orsi whose family was separated.
Maserati was working with a talented engineer Giulio Alfieri Maserati father of the great competition of the 50s, the car 250 F among others, world champion in 1956 and with Fangio number of GT competitors Ferrari.
The V8 brand was too much engine to equip the future Citroen.
Alfieri worked out in a few months a very compact V6 2.7 liter engine, block and alloy cylinder head, the angle between the cylinder blocks 90 ° was rather strange compared to other 60 ° V6.
The marriage between the two large firms worked well: the Italian brand was therefore responsible for the engine.
The research department was in charge of Citroën and Robert Opron rolling chassis of the body.
The compact Modena engine could be placed behind the front axle, the house was retained hydropneumatic suspension and a steering system equipped with a booster slave.
The car was of course with 4 disc brakes assisted. With a very low wheelbase, 2950 mm, the new Citroën lent itself to a long tapered body with a long hood and a more compact rear. The finish of the car was luxurious with beautiful leather-wrapped seats. With its fantastic suspension and long wheelbase, the SM was a great highway.
Unfortunately, 1971 saw the introduction of the first speed limits in 1973 and the Yom Kippur War was a major fear fuel shortage which sounded the death knell of the flagship of Citroen. It was built in only 12,920 copies making it a true collector's car.
She has it all, architecture, engine, line, a relative rarity these days. It is relatively unloved in France, our European neighbors are not wrong, especially about the qualities of the model it adds, as the car made the pedigree. Indeed, the first owner of the SM was # René Trautmann famous Citroen and Lancia works driver. It was his personal car, with which he participated in several competitions, including the historic Round Cevennes. The car has been maintained and is presented in good operating condition and presentation.

French gray card

Estimate: 19000-23000 euros
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The first owner of this SM WAS René Trautmann, a famous French rally driver has raced Who works at the Monte Carlo SM 1972. This one WAS His personal for All which HE Entered In Some historic events as the Round Cevennes. Always well maintained and tuned, this car is in good condition Both Mechanically and cosmetically.

French papers



Estimate 19,000 - € 23,000