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Citroen SM Pearl Grey Norev 1:12

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Citroen SM Pearl Grey Norev 1:12 121707 Diecast
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Norev's 1:12 diecast Citroen SM in pearl grey reproduces the Maserati-engined grand tourer famous for its hydropneumatic suspension and self-centering DIRAVI steering. The sealed one-piece body holds the SM's dramatic, low-nosed proportions cleanly at a larger scale, with swiveling headlight detail and an interior visible through the glazing. Pairs well with a Citroen DS to trace the hydropneumatic suspension's evolution across two generations.
Citroen SM Pearl Grey Norev 1:12
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Brand
Citroen
Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:12
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
121707
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About the Citroen SM Pearl Grey Norev 1:12

TL;DR: Norev's 1:12 diecast Citroen SM in pearl grey reproduces the Maserati-engined grand tourer famous for its hydropneumatic suspension and self-centering DIRAVI steering. The sealed one-piece body holds the SM's dramatic, low-nosed proportions cleanly at a larger scale, with zinc alloy construction giving the model substantial presence on the shelf.

Citroen's SM pushed further into technological ambition than almost any grand tourer of its era, pairing a Maserati V6 with suspension and steering systems borrowed from the DS and refined further still. Norev's 1:12 scale gives this complex, low-slung shape room to breathe, rendering pearl grey paint across proportions a smaller scale would compress.

Norev's Larger-Scale Casting of a Technological Showpiece

A Sealed Body for Compound Curves

At 1:12, Norev's Citroen SM stands noticeably larger than the 1:18 pieces that dominate most collections, a scale upgrade that suits a car whose body was defined by continuous, compound curves rather than flat panels. The body is a sealed, one-piece shell, with doors and hood molded closed, a construction choice that lets the casting hold the SM's long, tapering nose and dramatically curved glasshouse without a shutline breaking up those compound surfaces. Pearl grey paint sits deep on the diecast shell, a finish that suits the SM's futuristic character better than a brighter color would.

Swiveling Headlights and Cabin Detail

The SM's six headlights, the inner pair designed to swivel with the steering and sit behind a glass cover shared with the outer lamps, are a detail Norev renders with the clarity this scale allows, something a smaller casting would struggle to capture with the same precision. Through the glazing, the model exposes a dashboard distinguished by the SM's unusual oval speedometer drum and distinctive single-spoke steering wheel. Wheel design follows the SM's factory pattern, with enough rim depth to avoid a flat look.

The SM's Maserati Heart and Hydropneumatic Engineering

A Maserati V6 and Citroen Suspension

Citroen built the SM from 1970 to 1975 as the brand's flagship grand tourer, developed during a period when Citroen owned a controlling stake in Maserati and could draw on the Italian company's engine expertise. The result was a 90-degree V6, derived from Maserati's existing architecture, mounted ahead of the front axle and driving the front wheels. Underneath, the SM carried Citroen's hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension, refined from the DS, and steering through the DIRAVI system, which automatically returned the wheel to center and reduced assistance as speed increased.

Ambition Cut Short by Crisis

That combination of technologies made the SM one of the most advanced cars sold anywhere in the early 1970s, though the complexity came at a cost: the 1973 oil crisis and Citroen's own financial troubles, which led to the company's takeover by Peugeot, cut the SM's production short. The SM is remembered less for sales success than for the sheer audacity of its engineering, a reputation that makes a faithfully rendered model genuinely significant to serious Citroen collectors.

Collection Context

Where This SM Fits

A 1:12 Citroen SM commands attention on any shelf, and its larger footprint means it works best as a standalone centerpiece. Norev's pricing at this scale reflects the additional tooling a larger casting demands, a fair trade for the extra presence and detail resolution the size allows. The sealed body keeps the focus on the SM's remarkable surfacing. Pair it with a Citroen DS to trace the hydropneumatic suspension's evolution across two generations.

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