1926 Bugatti Type 35A

The Type 35A was a tuned down version of the Type 35 GP car. It had the Type 38 touring engine with the triple main bearing crank. This car was not as fast as the grand prix cars but sold considerably well due to its economical price.

engineInline-8
positionFront Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
valvetrainSOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed2 Solex or Zenith Carbs
displacement1991 cc / 121.5 in³
bore60 mm / 2.36 in
stroke88 mm / 3.46 in
power55.9 kw / 75 bhp @ 4000 rpm
specific output37.67 bhp per litre
driven wheelsRWD
front tires27×4.40
rear tires27×4.40
front brakesDrums
f brake sizemm / in
rear brakesDrums
r brake sizemm / in
steeringWorm & Wheel
f suspensionRigid Axle w/ Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Friction Dampers
r suspensionLive Axle w/In-Swept, Reversed Quarter-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Friction Dampers
wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track1200 mm / 47.2 in
rear track1200 mm / 47.2 in
length3700 mm / 145.7 in
width850 mm / 33.5 in
height985 mm / 38.8 in
transmission4-Speed Manual
gear ratios:1
final drive3.86:1
top speed~144.8 kph