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Country of origin:France
Produced from:1926 - 1930
Numbers built:Type 40: 745
Type 40A: 35
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Straight 4
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 1,496 cc / 91.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 69.0 mm (2.7 in) / 100.0 mm (3.9 in)
Valvetrain 3 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Zenith or Solex Carburettor
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 4,300 rpm
BHP/Liter 33 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures
Top Speed 125 km/h (78 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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