The results were not exciting, but there was merit in producing the Citroën SM, a front-wheel drive flagship with French styling and an Italian engine. A flagship as charming as it was unlucky ...

With a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette, a powerful V6 engine, and hydropneumatic suspension, the SM revolutionized grand touring in the 1970s, earning its place as a collector's favorite.

To this end the SM showcased Citroen’s clever oleopneumatic technology and combined it with Italian brawn: a Maserati V6 engine. With a top speed of 137mph, it became the world’s fastest front ...