{"id":274,"date":"2014-10-31T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bugatti-trust.co.uk\/?p=274"},"modified":"2014-10-31T11:00:13","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:00:13","slug":"bugatti-type-54","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/bugatti-type-54\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugatti Type 54"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bugatti4.9-litre Grand Prix<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Identifying Features:<\/strong>
\nLong wheelbase GP, with wide rear spring base. Starting handle inside front cross tube; cast alloy wheels, unusually large brake drums. Square blower relief hole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Years Made<\/strong><\/strong>
\n(approx): 1932-4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Number Made:<\/strong><\/strong>
\n4 or 5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Engine:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNo of cylinders: 8
\nBore x stroke: 86 x 107mm
\nCapacity: 4972cc
\nBHP (approx): 300
\nRPM Limit (prudent): 4500
\nCamshafts: dohc
\nValves (per cylinder): 2
\nCamshaft drive: Front, spur train
\nCrankshaft bearings: 9 plain, plain rods
\nSupercharger: Bevel driven Roots
\nCarburettor: 2 Zenith
\nIgnition: Magneto
\nPlugs per cylinder: 1
\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: Separate, central, 3-speed and reverse
\nGear change lever: external<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rear Axle:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNormal Ratio. 12\/46 = 3.83*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 108.3in (2.75m)
\nTrack: 53.1in (1.35m)
\nWeight (approx): 2100lb (950kg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brakes:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation and Type: 4-wheel, cable operated<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Wheels:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nType: Cast alloy, fixed rim
\nTyre size: Original 28 x 4.75;* modern fitment 5.00 x 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Crossbreeding with Other Types:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nT50 engine; similar engine to T53. Chassis similar to T55 and T47<\/p>\n

* This tyre size and gearing is as originally listed. At least 1 car has 13\/45 gears and 6.00 x 20 tyres on 20in GP wheels. The 1932 British catalogue quoted 13\/45 and 29 x 5.00 tyres<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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