1931 Bugatti Type 46S specifications

1931 Bugatti Type 46S 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
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 87.1 litres 19.2 [23] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged 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 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 18.1 kW/litre
24.6 ps/litre
24.3 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 670 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor
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 161 km/h (100 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 LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.QE.
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 ID54659
Production total 20
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1931 Bugatti Type 46S added 2002-11-25.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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