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\"Bugatti8-cylinder, 2-litre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Identifying Features:<\/strong>
\nBrescia-type radiator on long wheelbase chassis. Long bonnet with larger section tyres; H-section front axle, drop arm inside chassis frame; one piece crankcase; large rear drums<\/p>\n

Years Made<\/strong> (approx): Late 1922-26<\/p>\n

Number made:<\/strong> 600<\/p>\n

Engine:<\/strong>
\nNo. of cylinders: 8
\nBore x stroke: 60 x 88mm
\nCapacity: 1991cc
\nBHP (approx): 50+
\nRPM Limit (prudent): 3800
\nCamshaft: sohc
\nValves (per cylinder): 3
\nCamshaft drive: Front, bevel
\nCrankshaft bearings, No. and type: 3 + 1 ball, plain rods
\nCarburettor: 2 Zenith
\nIgnition: Coil (early cars, magneto)
\nPlugs per cylinder: 1
\nFiring Order: 1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 7, 4, 8<\/p>\n

Clutch:<\/strong> Type: Wet, multi-plate<\/p>\n

Gearbox:<\/strong>
\nLocation: Separate, central, 4-speed and reverse
\nGear change lever: Right hand, Top forward<\/p>\n

Rear Axle:<\/strong> Normal Ratio: 12\/50 = 4.16<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 100.4, 112.2in (2.55, 2.85m*)
\nTrack: 47.25in (1.2m)
\nChassis Weight (approx): 1800lb (825kg)<\/p>\n

Brakes:<\/strong>
\nLocation and Type: Front: 1922-4 Hydraulic, 1925-6 cable; Rear cable, right hand lever
\nDrums: Front drums smaller than rear on earlier cars<\/p>\n

Wheels:<\/strong>
\nType: Wire, centre lock
\nTyre size: orginal 765 x 105, and 820 or 880 x 120 later<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Crossbreeding with Other Types:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nSame chassis and axles as on later Brescias; gearbox similar. Engine formed basis of T35A and 38 with a different crankcase arrangement. Blocks and camshaft layout formed basis of T35 and eventually 35B and 43<\/p>\n

* Occasionally 2.4m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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