{"id":289,"date":"2014-10-31T11:25:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bugatti-trust.co.uk\/?p=289"},"modified":"2014-10-31T11:25:05","modified_gmt":"2014-10-31T11:25:05","slug":"bugatti-type-59","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/bugatti-type-59\/","title":{"rendered":"Bugatti Type 59"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"bmSubhead\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-290\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/59.jpg\" alt=\"Bugatti Type 59\" width=\"402\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/59.jpg 402w, http:\/\/www.vsinternet.co.uk\/bf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/59-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/>3.3-litre GP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Identifying Features:<\/strong><br \/>\nBugatti piano wire wheels; front springs sliding in blocks above cross tube at front; external multi-tube oil cooler; large lightening holes in frame; external brake compensating chain-work; full width rear springs; De Ram shock absorbers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Years Made<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n(approx): 1933-36<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Number Made:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n6 or 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Engine:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nNo of cylinders: 8<br \/>\nBore x stroke: 72 x 100mm (1933: 72 x 88mm)<br \/>\nCapacity: 3257cc (1933: 2866)<br \/>\nBHP (approx): 250<br \/>\nRPM Limit (prudent): 5500<br \/>\nCamshafts: dohc<br \/>\nValves (per cylinder): 2<br \/>\nCamshaft drive: Rear, spur gears<br \/>\nCrankshaft bearings: 6 plain, plain rods<br \/>\nSupercharger: Roots<br \/>\nCarburettor: 2 Zenith, 52mm<br \/>\nIgnition: Scintilla Vertex magneto<br \/>\nPlugs per cylinder: 1<br \/>\nFiring Order: 1, 5, 3, 7, 4, 8, 2, 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Clutch:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nType: Dry, multi-plate, all metal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Gearbox:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nLocation: Separate, central, 4-speed and reverse<br \/>\nGear change lever: external<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Rear Axle:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nNormal Ratio: Double reduction, 2.9 to 4.5 available<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nWheelbase: 102.3in (2.60m)<br \/>\nTrack: 49.2in (1.25m)<br \/>\nWeight (approx): 1650lb (750kg)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Brakes:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nLocation and Type: 4-wheel cable operated<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Wheels:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\nType: Bugatti piano wire<br \/>\nTyre size: original and modern fitment, 5.25 to 6.00 x 19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><strong>Crossbreeding with Other Types<\/strong>:<\/strong><br \/>\nEngine basically dry sump 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