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The Bugatti Type 44 was produced from 1927 through 1930 with over 1000 examples being created; by far the largest of the Bugatti 'Type' variants. The Type 44 sat atop the chassis used in the Type 38 but was given a newly developed 3-liter eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 80 horsepower. The running gear and components were borrowed from the Type 38, 40, and 43. It was suspended in place with semi-elliptic leaf springs.
The Type 44 marked Bugatti's first attempt at creating a true touring car with all of the creature comforts such as a powerful engine coupled to a chassis that was smooth and quiet. Unlike its predecessor, the Type 38, the Type 44 was a refined automobile. Coachbuilders such as Kellner, James young, Weymann, Gerber, Gangloff, and Graber were given opportunities to outfit the Type 44 in various body styles; it quickly became a favorite for many of these builders.
The engine was created from two cast iron four-cylinder blocks. A single overhead camshaft operated two inlet and one exhaust valve per cylinder. The engine was matted to a four-speed manual center gate transmission that provided power to the rear wheels.
The Type 44 marked Bugatti's first attempt at creating a true touring car with all of the creature comforts such as a powerful engine coupled to a chassis that was smooth and quiet. Unlike its predecessor, the Type 38, the Type 44 was a refined automobile. Coachbuilders such as Kellner, James young, Weymann, Gerber, Gangloff, and Graber were given opportunities to outfit the Type 44 in various body styles; it quickly became a favorite for many of these builders.
The engine was created from two cast iron four-cylinder blocks. A single overhead camshaft operated two inlet and one exhaust valve per cylinder. The engine was matted to a four-speed manual center gate transmission that provided power to the rear wheels.
1927 Bugatti Type 44 Roadster |
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| Year | 1927 |
| Make | Bugatti |
| Model | Type 44 Roadster |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| 4.16 rear axle ratio | |
| Production Years for Series | 1927 - 1931 |
| Coach Work | Gerber |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 44857 |
| Engine Number | 584 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | S |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine | Two cast-iron four-cylinder blocks with non-detachable heads with aluminum pistons |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 3.00 L | 183.1 cu in. | 3001 cc. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Horsepower | 80.00 HP (58.9 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 114.00 Ft-Lbs (154.6 NM) |
| HP / Liter | 26.7 BHP / Liter |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Head | Light Alloy |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Center gate | |
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