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Bugatti Type 55 -
Bugatti Type 55
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Address:
Molsheim
Bas-Rhin
France

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1932 Bugatti Type 55 technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1932 Bugatti Type 55

Carfolio.com ID54505

bodywork
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Type2S RDSR

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer Jean Bugatti
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.3 in
Track front 1250 mm 49.2 in
rear 1250 mm 49.2 in
Length
Width
Height
Length:wheelbase ratio
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1118 kg 2465 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 100 litres 22 UK Gal 26.4 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 60.00 mm × 100.00 mm
2.36 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-8
Displacement 2.3 litre
2262 cc
(138.036 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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3 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 136.9 PS (135 bhp) (100.7 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 59.7 bhp/litre
0.98 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Bugatti
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

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 8.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 120.75 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front LA.SE.
rear LA.QE.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront 28 x 4.75
rear 28 x 4.75
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 330 mm
rear330 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.15

general
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RAC rating 17.9
Number made 38
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1932 Bugatti Type 55 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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