| Bugatti Type 51[1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobiles Ettore Bugatti |
| Production | 1931–1935 |
| Designer | Ettore Bugatti, Jean Bugatti |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand Prix, Formula Libre |
| Body style | Underslung type |
| Layout | FR |
| Chassis | Steel ladder frame, aluminum body |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5–2.3 L (92–140 cu in) 16-valve DOHC straight-8 engine,[4] 130–185 hp (97–138 kW)[5] |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual + reverse |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 3,700 mm (150 in) |
| Width | 1,500 mm (59 in) |
| Curb weight | 750–850 kg (1,650–1,870 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bugatti Type 35 |
| Successor | Bugatti Type 59 |
The Bugatti Type 51 series succeeded the famous Type 35 as Bugatti's premier racing car for the 1930s. The main distinction is that it uses a twin cam engine. Unlike the dominant Type 35s of the prior decade, the Type 51 (and later Type 53, Type 54, and Type 59) were unable to compete with the government-supported German and Italian offerings.[6][7]
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