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\"Bugatti4 Cylinder Grand Prix<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Identifying Features:<\/strong>
\nGP body, wire wheels, small radiator; detachable alloy wheels usual on T37A. Front engine mounting bolts well back<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Years Made<\/strong><\/strong>
\n(approx): 1926-30<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Number Made:<\/strong><\/strong>
\n290 (67 supercharged)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Engine:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNo of cylinders: 4
\nBore x stroke: 69 x 100mm
\nCapacity: 1496cc
\nBHP (approx): T37: 60; T37A: 80-90
\nRPM Limit (prudent): T37: 4500; T37A: 5000
\nCamshaft: sohc
\nValves (per cylinder): 3
\nCamshaft drive: Front, bevel
\nCrankshaft bearings, No. and Type: 5 plain, plain rods
\nSupercharger (Roots): T37A only
\nCarburettor: 1 Zenith, or Solex
\nIgnition: Coil (Magneto on T37A)
\nPlugs per cylinder: 1
\nFiring Order: 1, 2, 4, 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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Gearbox:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation: Central, separate, 4-speed and reverse
\nGear change lever: Outside, Top forward<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rear Axle:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNormal Ratio: 14\/54 = 3.86<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 94.5in (2.4m)
\nTrack: 47.25in (1.2m)
\nWeight (approx): 1600lb (720kg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brakes:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation and Type: 4-wheel cable operated
\nBrake drums: T37 small, T37A, large, shrouded<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wheels:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nType: Wire, alloy on T37A
\nTyre size: original 27 x 4.40; modern fitment 4.50 x 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crossbreeding with Other Types:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nChassis and body used on T35, 39 and 51; engine basically T40<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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