1931 Bugatti Type 40A specifications

1931 Bugatti Type 40A data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater tourer
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1016 kg 2240 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type
Engine manufacturer Bugatti
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1629 cc
(99.408 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 100 mm
2.83 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 22.9 kW/litre
31.1 ps/litre
30.7 bhp/litre
0.5 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 407.25 cc
Aspiration
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
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 121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
49.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.7 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
49.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.25 kg/kW
45.52 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 other/unknown
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID19921
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1931 Bugatti Type 40A added 1998-03-27.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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