The DS brand became independent years ago to take the position of a luxury car manufacturer and an alternative to the German premium in the hierarchy of the Stellantis concern. And as his tenth anniversary approaches, he has given himself a beautiful concept Suggestion DS SM inspired by its predecessor of the same name from the first half of the seventies.
We expected it to be a one-off design exercise, but more and more sources – including the UK’s Top Gear – are now reporting that Stellantis is seriously considering limited series production .
The company’s senior management is said to give the green light to DS boss Olivier Francois if the project is profitable. The Maserati GranTurismo could be the basis, after all, its predecessor from the seventies was created in close cooperation with the Italian car manufacturer.
Photo: DS
The concept of the DS SM Tribute stands as its predecessor.
Apart from the architecture, the majestic DS could also get a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from Maserati! The GranTurismo produces 542 horsepower and 623 newton meters of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 320 km/h. Even if the limits of the modern SM were smaller, these would still be fantastic values today.
We still have to wait for the final decision. Such Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale shows that Stellantis is not afraid of bold limits for a reasonable package. In this case, it would seem. It is estimated that one piece could cost around one million euros, ie around 24 million crowns. But if at least a few dozen pieces are produced, we believe they will only collect dust.
2024-11-19 18:00:00
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– How might the introduction of the DS SM Tribute impact the perception of the DS brand among automotive enthusiasts?
1. What is the design concept of the DS SM Tribute and how does it pay homage to its predecessor?
2. How significant is the proposed Maserati engine for the performance of the DS SM Tribute?
3. What kind of reaction do you expect from customers and enthusiasts if the DS SM Tribute were to be produced?
4. How does the potential production cost of the DS SM Tribute compare to other exclusive vehicles in the market?
5. What challenges might arise in balancing the value of the vehicle with its exclusivity and collectibility?
