1939 Bugatti Type 64 Coupe

The Bugatti Type 64 was an Atlantic-style coupe produced in 1939 with gull-wing doors, designed by Jean Bugatti. It was fitted with a 4.4 L 2-valve DOHC straight-8 engine and rode on a 130 inch wheelbase. Three cars were started, but only one body was finished.

Production:                                          1939

Number:                                               3

Engine:                                                  Monoblock.

Cylinders:                                             8 in line.

Bore x stroke:                                      84 x 100 mm

Displacement:                                     4432 cc  

Main bearings:                                    4 Plain bearings

Connection rod  bearings:                Plain bearings.

Valve mechanism:                              2 overhead camshafts, 2 valves per cylinder.

Power:                                                  155 hp/5000 rpm.

Distribution:                                         Chain at the back.

Lubrication:                                         Pressure lubrication. 

Petrol supply:                                      1 Stromberg EE22 with double choke. 

Ignition:                                                Coil ignition, 1 spark plug per cylinder. 1-5-2-6-3-7-4-8

Cooling:                                                Honeycomb radiator, water pump, fan.

Transmission:                                      Rear-wheel drive.

 Clutch:                                                 Single plate clutch.

Gearbox:                                              Integral engine, Cotal electro magneto  with planet gears, 4 gears and reverse,  shaft drive.

Gear lever:                                           Central.

Gear  ratios:

Final ratio:                                            1:4.18

Chassis:                                                 Pressed steel ladder chassis.

Front suspension:                               Rigid axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs running through the shaft.

Rear suspension:                                Rigid axle with inverted quarter-elliptical leaf springs.

Brakes                                                   Hydraulic brakes front and rear.

 Steering:                                              Worm and nut.

General dates:

Wheelbase:                                         3300 mm

Front/rear track:                                 1350/1350 mm

Weight:                                                 1200 kg

Wheels:                                                Wire spokes. 

Tires:                                                     18 x 5.50