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\"Bugatti3.3-Litre Tourer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Identifying Features:<\/strong>
\nVane-type Bugatti wheels, twin plug, single cam engine, with fan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Years Made<\/strong><\/strong>
\n(approx): 1930-34<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Number Made:<\/strong><\/strong>
\n470<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Engine:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNo of cylinders: 8
\nBore x stroke: 72 x 100mm
\nCapacity: 3257cc
\nBHP (approx): 85
\nRPM Limit (prudent): 4000
\nCamshaft: sohc
\nValves (per cylinder): 3
\nCamshaft drive: Central, bevel
\nCrankshaft bearings: 9 plain, plain rods
\nCarburettor: 1 Schebler
\nIgnition: Coil
\nPlugs per cylinder: 2
\nFiring Order: 1, 6, 2, 5, 8, 3, 7, 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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Gearbox:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation: Central, Separate, 4-speed and reverse
\nGear change lever: Central, ball type<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

\n

Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 122.8; 1.267in (3.122; 3.222m)
\nTrack:: 49.2in (1.25m)
\nChassis Weight (approx): 2400lb (1100kg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brakes:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation and Type: 4-wheel, cable operated
\nBrake drum diameter: 330mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Wheels:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nType: Usually cast alloy, vane type
\nTyre size: Original 28 x 5.25; modern fitment, 18 x 5.50<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Crossbreeding with Other Types:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nSimilar in most respects to earlier T44; gearbox used on T55<\/p>\n

* A few early cars had wet clutches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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