Bugatti Type 59 Grand Prix 1934

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The final Bugatti race car of the 1930's was the Type 59 of 1934. It used an enlarged 3.3 litre version of the Straight-8 Type 57's engine sitting in a modified Type 54 chassis. The engine was lowered for a better centre gravity, and the frame was lightened with a number of holes drilled in the chassis. The signature piano wire wheels used splines between the brake drum and rim, and relied on the radial spokes to handle cornering loads. 250 bhp was in tap and 8 were made.

ENGINE

Configuration
Straight-8

Location
Front, longitudinally mounted

Construction
Cast-iron block and head

Displacement
3257 cc / 198.8 cu in

Valvetrain
2 valves per cylinder, DOHC

Fuel feed
2 x Zenith Carburettors

Aspiration
Naturally aspirated

Power
250 bhp / 187 kW @ 5000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Body
Aluminium

Chassis
Steel ladder frame

Front suspension
Solid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, de Ram shock absorbers

Rear suspension
Live axle, radius arms, reversed quarter-elliptic leaf springs, de Ram shock absorbers

Steering
Worm and wheel

Brakes
Cable operated drums, all-round

Gearbox
4 speed manual

DIMENSIONS

Weight
748 kg / 1649.1 lbs

Length
3744 mm / 147.4"

Height
823 mm / 32.4"

Wheelbase
2597 mm / 102.2"

Track (front & rear)
1251 mm / 49.3"

http://www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/c4.htm

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4200/Bugatti-Type-59-Grand-Prix.html
 
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All Bugattis get my vote. The classic ones should get instant game inclusion. It should be the law or something!
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Agreed 👍
Such beautiful cars in a lovely French Blue.

I might test that theory though if I was to suggest the T251 ;)
 
With the option that you can removethe fenders :)
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Only if they add positive camber. A car like this with negative camber, or none at all, just wouldn't look right.
 
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