1927 Bugatti Type 44 Tourer specifications

1927 Bugatti Type 44 Tourer data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3120 mm 122.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1372 kg 3025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bugatti
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 3 litre
2991 cc
(182.522 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69 × 100 mm
2.72 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 19.9 kW/litre
27.1 ps/litre
26.7 bhp/litre
0.44 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Schebler carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 9
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 373.88 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 137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
59.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
43.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
58.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23 kg/kW
38.42 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 LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.QE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 28 x 4.95
Tyres rear 28 x 4.95
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.17
general
Carfolio.com ID54043
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1927 Bugatti Type 44 Tourer added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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