1951 Bugatti Type 101 specifications

1951 Bugatti Type 101 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerGangloff
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3300 mm 129.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1700 kg 3748 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bugatti
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 3.3 litre
3257 cc
(198.754 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 100 mm
2.83 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 30.9 kW/litre
42 ps/litre
41.4 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 407.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
80.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
79.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.89 kg/kW
28.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID20108
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1951 Bugatti Type 101 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Bugatti Type 101 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3257 cm3/198.8cuin 191 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 1700 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4433 cm3/270.5cuin
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3257 cm3/198.8cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW
2 door tourer FR 4M 3257 cm3/198.8cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1372 kg
Bugatti Type 57 Galibier -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3257 cm3/198.8cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1397 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4315 cm3/263.3cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4170 cm3/254.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1702 kg
Oldsmobile Club Sedan -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
Oldsmobile Convertible Coupé -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4982 cm3/304.0cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4730 cm3/288.6cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW