1913 Bugatti Type 15

The Type 15 was a version of the Type 13 with a longer, 2400 mm (94.5 in), wheelbase. It had a six-sided radiator in front and semi-elliptic rear leaf springs.

The Bugatti Type 15 was a longer wheel base version of the Type 13 and is one of the cars that helped to establish the Bugatti reputation. It is believed that this car was owned by the Bugatti family and was originally fitted with a saloon car body by coachbuilders Wiederkehr of Colmar. It is reputed to have been used on the Western Front during World War One. 

Italian designer Ettore Bugatti worked for a number of German manufacturers before establishing his own factory at Molsheim, Alsace in 1909. Car production started in 1910 with the Type 13. Following World War One, with Molsheim now in French territory, Bugatti gained a reputation for building fine racing and sporting cars.

Car typeConvertible
Curb weight650 kg (1433 lbs)
Dimensions3.40 m (134 in) long, 1.30 m (51 in) wide, 1.35 m (53 in) high
Wheelbase2.77 m (109 in)
Years built1910 – 1913
Engine typebugatti I4
Displacement1.4 l (85 ci / 1399 cc)
Power18 ps (18 bhp / 13 kw) @ 3000 rpm
Torque18 Nm (13 lb-ft) @ 1100 rpm
Power / liter13 ps (13 hp)
Power / weight28 ps (27 bhp) / t
Torque / weight28 Nm (20 lb-ft) / t
Transmission4 speed
Layoutfront engine, rear wheel drive