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Bugatti Type 55

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 60.00 mm x 100.00 mm 2.36 in x 3.94 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 2.3 litre 2262 cc (138.036 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 136.9 PS (135.0 bhp) (100.7 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 8.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 120.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.6
Unitary capacity 282.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2750 mm
wheelbase 108.3 in
Length (milimeters)
Length (inches)
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1118 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2465 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 28 x 4.75
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 330 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.15

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made 38
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1932 Bugatti Type 55 PDF Manual
Type 55 picture
Designer Jean Bugatti
Year 1932

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