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BUGATTITYPE44
 

A quite neat 1928, Type 44 with a unique body by D'leteren, of Belgium.
In this very car I had my first Bugatti ride, driven by owner Eberhard Grether, of Germany.
Photo: Jacob Munkhammar, Reference

HISTORY

TECHNICAL DATA

Years made: 1927-30
Engine type: 8 cyl. in-line, 3 valves/cyl., over-head cam
Engine size: 2991cc (69x100)
Supercharger: -
Clutch: wet
Forward gears: 4
Drive: shaft
Front suspension: solid axle, 1/2-elliptical springs
Rear suspension: solid axle, reverse 1/4-elliptical springs
Brakes: cable operated drums
Wheelbase [m]: 3.12
Track [m]: 1.25
Tyre size: 28x4.95

MUSEUM PIECES


 
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