1956 Bugatti Type 101 C Ghia Roadster

The last Type 101 was built in 1965 by Ghia used the last remaining Type 101 chassis. It was shown at Turin Motor Show  to revive the marque, but financing couldn’t be arranged and production was scrapped.

Production:                                          1951-1953

Number:                                                               3

Engine:                                                  Monoblock.

Cylinders:                                             8 in line.

Bore x stroke:                                      72 x 100 mm

Displacement:                                     3257 cc  

Main bearings:                                    6 Plain bearings

Connection rod  bearings:                Plain bearings.

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

Power:                                                  180 hp/5200 rpm.

Distribution:                                         Rear gear train.

Lubrication:                                         Pressure lubrication. 

Petrol supply:                                      1 Weber increase. Roots compressor.

Ignition:                                                Coil ignition Delco, 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 (or Cotal), 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 (Lockheed).

 Steering:                                              Worm and nut.

General dates:

Wheelbase:                                         3300 mm

Front/rear track:                                 1350/1350 mm

Weight:                                                 1100 kg

Wheels:                                                Rudge wire spoke. 

Tires:                                                     17 x 5.50