Bugatti Type 251 1955

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Bugatti introduced it's very last 'Type' models in 1955, the Type 251. This exotic car was designed by Gioacchino Colombo and featured a quite unique engine configuration - transversely mounted behind the driver. It had a 2.5-litre displacement and could deliver up to 230 bhp. The Type 251 also featured newly developed DeDion tube non-independent rear suspension aimed to add to the car's sporting capabilities. This model was discontinued in 1956 but not before competing for 18 laps in the French Grand Prix driven by Maurice Trintignant.

ENGINE

Configuration
Straight 8

Location
Mid, transversely mounted

Displacement
2486 cc

Bore / Stroke
76 mm (3") x 68.8 mm (2.7")

Valvetrain
2 valves per cylinder, DOHC

Fuel feed
4 x Weber carburettors

Aspiration
Naturally aspirated

Power
275 bhp / 205 kW @ 9000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Gearbox
5 speed manual

Front suspension
Live axle

Rear suspension
DeDion tube

Brakes
Discs, all-round

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase
2186 mm (later 2300 mm)

Front track
1298 mm / 51.1"

Rear track
1280 mm / 50.4"

Weight
750 kg / 1653.5 lbs

Tyres
17" x 6"

http://www.autoevolution.com/engine/bugatti-type-251-1955-25.html

http://www.bugatti.com/en/tradition/bugatti-models/t251.html

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/527/Bugatti-Type-251.html
 
Yeah baby! I love the hammerhead style front fascia and how the rear tapers down. If a thread has Bugatti in the title it automatically gets my vote.
 

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