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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Straight 8
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| Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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| Construction |
cast-iron block and head
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| Displacement |
1,991 cc / 121.5 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
60.0 mm (2.4 in) / 88.0 mm (3.5 in)
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| Valvetrain |
3 valves / cylinder, SOHC
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| Fuel feed |
2 Zenith Carburettors
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
100 bhp / 75 kW
@ 4,900 rpm
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| BHP/Liter |
50 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
aluminium body on frame chassis |
| Front suspension |
rigid axle, semi-elliptic springs |
| Rear suspension |
inverted semi-elliptic springs |
| Brakes |
hydraulic drums front, cable operated drums rear |
| Gearbox |
3 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
660 kilo / 1,455 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height |
3,800 mm (149.6 in) / 1,200 mm (47.2 in) / 800 mm (31.5 in)
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| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.15 bhp / kg |
| Top Speed |
185 km/h (115 mph)
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| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- Bugatti Magnum, by Hugh Conway with Maurice Sauzay
- Bugatti - le Pur Sang des Automobiles, by Hugh Conway
- Grand Marques Bugatti, by Hugh Conway
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| Useful links |
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