1997 Citroen SM - Mechanical Review

[@rolandfaragher-horwell1547]

That is a 1972 (SB series - 2.7l, carburetors) Italian Market SM. Unbelievable that the guy in the video revved the hell out of it while it was cold (on a "cold start"). There is a reason that these cars have an oil temperature gauge on the dash (to the right of the fuel gauge) - never go over 4k rpms until the oil temp is up. Never rev over 1500 rpm for the first 90 seconds after starting the engine cold - give the oil pump time to lubricate the cams!! It does appear to be a very nice car! Love the red cloth interior!

[@CitEnthusiast]

Came here to say the same Roland, I just found this video. It is a nice example, but holy cow revving the engine like that cold is a recipe for disaster! I wanted him to also zip right over those speed bumps, really show off the suspension. Engine bay needs a good cleaning, and switch to a Titus ignition to clean all that ancient mess up! Exhaust tips also appear to be reversed side to side.

[@jasonmoskowitz246]

Hope the car’s ok.

[@RemyRatatouille]

It's probably older than 1972. Only the first model year had the stylized SM logo at the C-pillar.

[@heingysen9875]

Love the red interior 😍

[@stanashbolt167]

Not sure where you get 1997 from? They were only made between 1970-5. The K plate suggests1971-2. Lovely cars!

[@marcocartalli7503]

1997?

[@ericpircher]

1997???