{"id":286,"date":"2014-10-31T11:22:46","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bugatti-trust.co.uk\/?p=286"},"modified":"2014-10-31T11:22:46","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:22:46","slug":"bugatti-type-57s-57sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/bugatti-type-57s-57sc\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugatti Type 57S 57SC"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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Identifying Features:<\/strong>
\nVee radiator, low build; usually with rakish body; rear axle passing through frame, multiple exhaust pipes, dry sump<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Years Made<\/strong><\/strong>
\n(approx): T57S, 1936-38; 57SC, 1937-38<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Number Made:<\/strong><\/strong>
\n40<\/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): T57S: 170; T57SC: 200
\nRPM Limit (prudent): 5500
\nCamshafts: dohc
\nValves (per cylinder): 2
\nCamshaft drive: Rear, spur train, helical
\nCrankshaft bearings: 6 plain, plain rods
\nLubrication: Dry Sump
\nSupercharger (Roots): 57SC only
\nCarburettor: Bugatti or Stromberg UUR2
\nIgnition: Scintilla Vertex
\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, two plates<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gearbox:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation: Integral with engine, 4-speed and reverse
\nGear change lever: Central, Top back<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rear Axle:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nNormal Ratio: 11\/46 = 4.18<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nWheelbase: 117.3in (2.98m)
\nTrack: 53.1in (1.35m)
\nChassis Weight (approx): 2100lb (950kg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brakes:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation and Type: 4-wheel, 1936-38 cable operated
\nBrake drum diameter: 350mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wheels:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nType: Rudge wire
\nTyre size: original and modern fitment, 18 x 5.50, front; 18 x 6.00 rear<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Crossbreeding with Other Types:<\/strong><\/strong>
\nDerived from T57 and T57C; engine very similar to that of T59 GP car<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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