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Country of origin:France
Produced in:1931
Numbers built:3
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Straight 8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4,972 cc / 303.4 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 107.0 mm (4.2 in)
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 2 Zenith Carburettors
Aspiration Supercharger
Power 250 bhp / 187 kW
BHP/Liter 50 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox 3 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive

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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