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BUGATTITYPE53


A 1931, four wheel drive Type 53 chassis. The offset front differential in the foreground.
Photo: Jacob Munkhammar, Reference

HISTORY

This is something as extrordinary as a four wheel drive Bugatti.

TECHNICAL DATA

Year made: 1932
Engine type: 8 cyl. in-line, 2 valves/cyl., 2 over-head cams
Engine size: 4972cc (86x107)
Supercharger: yes
Clutch: dry
Forward gears: 4
Drive: 2 shafts
Front suspension: independent, double transversal 1/4-elliptical springs
Rear suspension: solid axle, reverse 1/4-elliptical springs
Brakes: cable operated drums
Wheelbase [m]: 2.6
Track [m]: 1.25
Tyre size: 28x5.00
Notes: four wheel drive

MUSEUM PIECES


 
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