1929 Bugatti Type 46 specifications

1929 Bugatti Type 46 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3500 mm 137.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Length 4780 mm 188.2 inches
Width 1920 mm 75.6 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.37
Kerb weight
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 5.4 litre
5360 cc
(327.087 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 130 mm
3.19 × 5.12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.62
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 16.7 kW/litre
22.7 ps/litre
22.4 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Smith-Barriquand carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 670 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 145 km/h (90 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 32 x 600
Tyres rear 32 x 600
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 400 mm
Rear brake diameter 400 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID20185
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1929 Bugatti Type 46 added 1996-05-08.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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