According to website information Top Gear At the moment, the DS brand is actually considering limited production, which surprisingly wouldn’t be that difficult.
Like the original DS SM, the new model could use technology from Maserati cars, which is also part of the Stellantis concern.
Ifthe project gets the green light, it would be based on the GranTurismo model, and the design would be modified by the selected body shop. Production would be limited to a few pieces, while the price of one could be around 1 million euros (about 25.3 million CZK), said the head of design of the brand, Thierry Metroz.
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At the same time, for cars with such a high price tag, customers do not want to drivehigh On the same time that the production SM Tribute will receive a V6 turbocharged combustion engine, which is under the hood of the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo offers the highest power up to 550 hp.
Among other things, Metroz should also have announced that the project is supported by Carlos Tavares, head of Stellantis, and Olivier Francois, head of the DS brand. However, the condition is its profit.
For now, the question remains whether the project will be realized, but the Stellantis company has already shown that it has no problem with making a limited edition of interesting cars.
Just think of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, built by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera based on the Maserati MC20.
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Questions for Consideration:
1. What makes the SM Tribute concept car unique and stand out in the automotive industry?
2. How does the decision to use a V6 turbocharged combustion engine for the production model align with DS’s commitment to electric vehicles?
3. What challenges does DS face in making a profit from limited-edition cars like the SM Tribute?
4. Is it a bold move for DS to consider production of an internal combustion engine car in today’s automotive market?
5. What impact does the Stellantis support have on the potential success of the SM Tribute project?
Additional Questions:
6. How is the design of the SM Tribute a reflection of retro-futurism?
7. Can you elaborate on the differences between the SM Tribute concept and the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale built by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera?
8. What is the significance of the SM Tribute for DS, considering its heritage and previous models?
9. What role does the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo play in relation to the SM Tribute concept?
10. How is the production of the SM Tribute expected to affect the sales of other DS models such as the DS7 or DS9?
