1932 Bugatti Type 49 Tourer specifications

1932 Bugatti Type 49 Tourer data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater tourer
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3226 mm 127 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4191 mm 165 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.3
Kerb weight 1308 kg 2884 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bugatti
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 3.3 litre
3257 cc
(198.754 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 100 mm
2.83 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.72
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output 19.5 kW/litre
26.5 ps/litre
26.1 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 Schebler carburettor
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
65.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
64.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.64 kg/kW
34.47 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 5.25
Tyres rear 28 x 5.25
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.17
general
Carfolio.com ID253605
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1932 Bugatti Type 49 Tourer added 2011-08-20.
Last modified 2020-02-02.
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