Citroen SM I 3.0 V6 automatic Coupe
132 kW179 PS177 hp1970–1975
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- Power
- 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Length
- 4,893 mm
- Displacement
- 2,965 cm³
A 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 132 kW (179 PS) powers the Citroen SM I 3.0 V6 automatic coupe. In the SM I 3.0 V6 automatic, power reaches the front wheels through a 3-speed automatic transmission.
It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the SM I range, with 6% more output than the entry 2.7 V6 carburettor (125 kW). On paper, it tops out at 220 km/h.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,965 cm³ 3.0 l · 181 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 132 kW 179 PS · 177 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,893 mm 192.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,836 mm 72.3 in |
| Height | 1,324 mm 52.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm 114.2 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1970–1975 |
| Generation | SM I (1970–1975) |
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