The Citroen SM remains one of the most fascinating grand tourers ever built, blending French innovation with Italian performance flair. Launched in 1970, it paired Citroen’s famously advanced hydropneumatic suspension with a Maserati V6 engine, delivering a ride that felt almost futuristic for its era. Its sleek aerodynamic body, covered rear wheels, self-levelling suspension and directional headlights made the SM stand apart from conventional luxury coupes. For enthusiasts shopping at Automotive Superstore, the SM is a reminder that the right parts, fluids, ignition components, filters and maintenance accessories are essential for keeping complex classics performing as their engineers intended.

The SM was not just a stylish coupe; it was a technological statement. Its DIRAVI speed-sensitive steering was remarkably direct, returning to centre automatically and offering effortless control at high speed. In 1972, the SM won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award in the United States, a rare honour for such an unconventional European car. It also became a favourite among celebrities and political figures, including the Shah of Iran and Idi Amin, adding to its mystique. Though the 1970s oil crisis and Citroen’s financial troubles shortened its production life, the SM’s cultural significance has only grown. Today it is admired as a bold blend of comfort, engineering and design, and it continues to inspire owners who appreciate vehicles that are genuinely different.