Bugatti type 32 "Le Tank"1923

[chrisspeed281]

This weird Car is from 1923

1991 cc 80 hp and terrible Handling

Top Speed : unknown

 

[CostasDrifter]

Correct the Thread title as Bentley type 32 "Le Tank" 1923

Allow me to post some more info and photos...Always a Bugatti need more attention.

The Bugatti Type 32, commonly called the Tank de Tours, was a streamlined racing car built in 1923. Four examples were made, each with a 2.0 L (1991 cc/121 in³) straight engine based on that in the Type 30. "The Tank" finished third in the ACF Grand Prix that year. This was the first Bugatti to be fitted with roller-bearing big ends in order to improve the bottom-end reliability (Bugatti was rather later than most manufacturers in the incorporation of a fully pressurised oil system, preferring a splash "spit and hope" delivery method). The Type 32 also broke new ground (for a racing Bug) by using a three-speed and reverse transaxle unit, the exceptionally short wheelbase and long straight-8 engine making a conventional gearbox difficult to accommodate. It also heralded an embrionic hydraulic front brake actuation.

Specifications:

• Wheelbase: 78.5 in (1994 mm)
• Track: 41.4 in (1052 mm)
• Power: 90 hp (67 kW)

 

[chrisspeed281]

Correct the Thread title as Bentley type 32 "Le Tank" 1923

Allow me to post some more info and photos...Always a Bugatti need more attention.

The Bugatti Type 32, commonly called the Tank de Tours, was a streamlined racing car built in 1923. Four examples were made, each with a 2.0 L (1991 cc/121 in³) straight engine based on that in the Type 30. "The Tank" finished third in the ACF Grand Prix that year. This was the first Bugatti to be fitted with roller-bearing big ends in order to improve the bottom-end reliability (Bugatti was rather later than most manufacturers in the incorporation of a fully pressurised oil system, preferring a splash "spit and hope" delivery method). The Type 32 also broke new ground (for a racing Bug) by using a three-speed and reverse transaxle unit, the exceptionally short wheelbase and long straight-8 engine making a conventional gearbox difficult to accommodate. It also heralded an embrionic hydraulic front brake actuation.

Specifications:

• Wheelbase: 78.5 in (1994 mm)
• Track: 41.4 in (1052 mm)
• Power: 90 hp (67 kW)

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You are very welcome with this nice Photos and Informations

 

[GBalao888]

By the way, this car isn't a Bentley, it's a Bugatti. You can tell by the photo that @CostasDrifter posted earlier.

 

[CostasDrifter]

By the way, this car isn't a Bentley, it's a Bugatti. You can tell by the photo that @CostasDrifter posted earlier.

Oops! I didn't noticed too that!

Copied the Thread's title to show that it must be write and the year and didn't noticed the "Bentley"...or was "Bugatti" and was my wrong...?

Anyway, @chrisspeed281 must correct the title!

 

[chrisspeed281]

Sorry Guys, my bad, Changed the Title already. No idea what maked me write Bentley