1928 Bugatti Type 37A news, pictures, and information
This supercharged 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder Type 37A was owned by legendary Bugatti driver Pierre Veyron, winner at Le Mans and hero of the French Resistance, who also gave his name to the current Bugatti super-offering. The Type 37 was launched in 1926 using a slightly modified Type 40 engine and was an instant winner on Grand Prix circuits. Bugatti sold many naturally aspirated cars to sporting owners but it was the supercharged Type 37A that proved to be much more successful. Of the 290 Type 37s built, 67 were supercharged Type 37As. The sound of the supercharged engine was described as 'ripping calico.' To distinguish them easily, the Type 37s often had wire wheels while the 37As had stronger alloys.
The Type 37 was first introduced in 1926 and available in two forms - normal and supercharged. The Supercharged versions were dubbed the 37A. Production lasted until 1930. During its production lifespan, around 290 examples were produced. The vehicle was powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with either a Zenith or Solex carburetor. With the use of the supercharger, the engine produced 90 horsepower. Top speed was achieved at nearly 100 mph. Power was sent to the rear wheels through the use of a four-speed manual gearbox.
The Bugatti Type 35 featured a powerful engine and thus very successful on the racing circuit. Ettore Bugatti wanted to mass produce the Type 35 but feared the engine would be too powerful for road use. So he used then engine from the Type 40 and installed it in the chassis of the Type 35, resulting in the Type 37. The supercharged versions were dubbed the Type 37A. For more information and related vehicles, click
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