1926 Bugatti Type 35A
Specs & Performance
| engine | Inline-8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | SOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | 2 Solex or Zenith Carbs |
| displacement | 1991 cc / 121.5 in³ |
| bore | 60 mm / 2.36 in |
| stroke | 88 mm / 3.46 in |
| power | 55.9 kw / 75 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| specific output | 37.67 bhp per litre |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 27×4.40 |
| rear tires | 27×4.40 |
| front brakes | Drums |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| steering | Worm & Wheel |
| f suspension | Rigid Axle w/ Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Friction Dampers |
| r suspension | Live Axle w/In-Swept, Reversed Quarter-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Friction Dampers |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| front track | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| rear track | 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| length | 3700 mm / 145.7 in |
| width | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| height | 985 mm / 38.8 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 3.86:1 |
| top speed | ~144.8 kph / 90.0 mph |
Auction Sales History
1931 Bugatti Type 35A/51 4654 – sold for $907,500 This Bugatti was originally a Type 35A (with chassis number 4961) and was raced by the Bugatti team in the 1930 Targa Florio. Later the car was converted to a 2-liter Type 35C specification for the Grand Prix of Europe at Spa in Belgium and then to Type 51 specifications for the French Grand Prix. It was subsequently used as a works practice car and as a road car. It was once owned by the Bugatti driver Jean-Pierre Wimille. After many more years and many more specification changes under several different owners, the car was restored and fitted with a new body. It was among the many wonderful Bugattis owned by the late Dr. Peter Williamson. Auction Source: 2008 Monterey Preview
