Citroen marketed the SM in the USA, selling more examples than in Europe. But instead of the underpowered four-cylinder engine, they added the 2.7-liter V6 Maserati engine, providing the power.

The aesthetics were clearly French with its self-leveling suspension and front-wheel drive. Citroen thought it would be great if they could somehow use Maserati’s powerful engines and sports car know-how to produce a luxurious coupe with signature Citroen design and style. Through various stock market transactions, the company became the owner of Maserati. When Citroen presented it to the public, it made the competition look and feel outdated. This elegant coupe had some interesting features. One of the coolest-looking, most exclusive Citroens ever produced was the gorgeous SM, debuting in 1970. They produced the model in cooperation with the British engine engineering company Cosworth famous for their Formula One engines. Although it wasn’t particularly fast or strong, the Vega Cosworth was attractive with its interesting black and gold paint and unique wheels. It featured a high revving 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-cam motor producing 110 HP. But in 1975, Chevrolet introduced the interesting although not as successful Vega Cosworth model. The front end resembled closely the design of the 1971 Camaro with a similar grille, headlights and bumper. And it came in three basic body types, a two-door coupe, a two-door sedan, and a three-door wagon. The Vega was a compact, modernly-styled model. So, they revealed the new Chevrolet Vega as a 1971 model. But since the segment had grown, Chevrolet didn’t have a choice. 1975 Chevrolet Vega CosworthĪfter the debacle of the Chevrolet Corvair in the ’60s, they were reluctant to enter the compact market again.

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