{"id":256,"date":"2014-10-31T10:41:46","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T10:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bugatti-trust.co.uk\/?p=256"},"modified":"2014-10-31T10:41:46","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T10:41:46","slug":"bugatti-type-46-46s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/bugatti-type-46-46s\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugatti Type 46, 46S"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bugatti5 Litre Luxury Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

Identifying features<\/strong>
\nLarge size, 20 ins wheels<\/p>\n

Years made<\/strong>
\nT46 = End 1929-32
\nT46S = 1930-33<\/p>\n

Number made<\/strong>
\nT46 = 444
\nT46S = 18<\/p>\n

Engine<\/strong>
\nNo. of cylinders: 8
\nBore x stroke: 81 x 130mm
\nCapacity: 5,359cc
\nBHP (approx): T46 140; T46S 160
\nRPM limit (prudent): 3,500
\nCamshafts (overhead): 1
\nValves per cylinder: 3
\nCamshaft drive: Front, bevel
\nCrankshaft bearings (no. & type): 9 plain, plain rods
\nSupercharger: Roots, T46S only
\nCarburettor: 1 Smith multi-jet
\nIgnition: Coil
\nPlugs per cylinder: 2
\nFiring order: 1, 6, 2, 5, 8, 3, 7, 4<\/p>\n

Clutch<\/strong>
\nType: Dry multi-disc<\/p>\n

Gearbox<\/strong>
\nLocation: In rear axle
\nNo. of speeds (+ reverse): 3
\nGear change lever: Central, ball type<\/p>\n

Rear axle<\/strong>
\nNormal ration: 12\/47 = 3.91<\/p>\n

Dimensions<\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 138 ins, 3.5m
\nTrack: 55 ins, 1.4m
\nChassis weight (approx): 2,500 lb, 1.150kg<\/p>\n

Brakes<\/strong>
\nLocation and type: 4-wheel cable operated, auto adjusters
\nBrake drum diameter: 16 ins<\/p>\n

Wheels<\/strong>
\nType: Early T46 wire; later and T46S cast alloy, vane type
\nTyre size: Original 32 x 6; modern fitments 6.00 x 20<\/p>\n

Crossbreeding with other Types<\/strong>
\nChassis, radiator, rear axle and gear box as on (long wheelbase) T50<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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