(1932 model)
| Marque (make) | Bugatti | Issued from | 1932 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Type 55 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Type 55 | Number made | 38 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bugatti Automobiles SAS (VAG Group) | Country | DE,FR,IT |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | roadster | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Jean Bugatti | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | Ground clearance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Length/wheelbase ratio | ||
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1118 kg / 2465 lb / 2465 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Bugatti | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 60.0 mm / 2.36 in / 2.36 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.6 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2262 cm3 / 138.0 cu in / 138.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 282.75 cm3/cylinder / 17.254 cu in/cylinder / 17.254 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | S | Max. output power | 100.7 kW / 136.9 hp / 136.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | at | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 99.3 kW / 135.0 bhp / 135.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 59.7 kW/l / 1.330 bhp/cu in / 1.330 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 s | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 120.75 kW/ton / 164.17 bhp/ton / 164.17 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.QE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 28 x 4.75 | Tyres rear | 28 x 4.75 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bugatti Type 55
