Norev – Citroën SM
Scale model of an automobile, the Citroën SM , made by Norev . This example is reference 310701, included in the "MULTIGAM CLASSIC" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2017. Metal body painted in metallic beige. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed plastic rims with "chrome" finish, rubber tires. No suspension. Although included in the "1:64 MINIJET" collection, the nominal scale is probably around 1:57. The overall length is approximately 3.3 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a 1970 Citroën SM coupé , a front-wheel drive automobile equipped with the 127 kW (170 hp) Maserati C114/1 (V6, 2670 cm³) engine. A friend of mine owns one of these cars and says it is a marriage of love and hate. Love, because it is a fascinating automobile, a unique expression of ingenuity and art. Hate, because when something fails, repair is usually expensive...