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Power came from the [[Bugatti Type 51|Type 51]]'s 2.3 L (2262 cc/138 in³) [[straight-8]] engine. This 2-valve [[DOHC]] unit produced 130 hp (96 kW) and could rev to 5000 rpm. A Roots-type [[supercharger]] was used. | Power came from the [[Bugatti Type 51|Type 51]]'s 2.3 L (2262 cc/138 in³) [[straight-8]] engine. This 2-valve [[DOHC]] unit produced 130 hp (96 kW) and could rev to 5000 rpm. A Roots-type [[supercharger]] was used. | ||
The car's 4-speed [[manual transmission]] came from the [[Bugatti Type 49|Type 49]] touring car. 38 examples were produced from | The car's 4-speed [[manual transmission]] came from the [[Bugatti Type 49|Type 49]] touring car. 38 examples were produced from 1932 through 1935. | ||
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Revision as of 07:10, 13 February 2007
The Bugatti Type 55 was a road-going version of the Type 54 Grand Prix car. A roadster, it had a short 108.3 in (2750 mm) wheelbase and light 1800 lb (816 kg) weight.
Power came from the Type 51's 2.3 L (2262 cc/138 in³) straight-8 engine. This 2-valve DOHC unit produced 130 hp (96 kW) and could rev to 5000 rpm. A Roots-type supercharger was used.
The car's 4-speed manual transmission came from the Type 49 touring car. 38 examples were produced from 1932 through 1935.