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1928 Bugatti Type 35A Grand Sport

Bugatti Type 35A Grand Sport

1928 Bugatti Type 35A Grand Sport

Here is a very nice example of a road-going Type 35. This car is much the same as the Type 35A racecar with the addition of headlamps and fenders.

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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
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
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1
final drive 3.86:1