These are standard specifications for the 1938 Bugatti Type 57, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever
Chassis # 57633-463
Engine # 463
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Chassis # 57567
Engine # 57567
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Chassis # 57649
Engine # 466
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Chassis # 57587
Engine # 458
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Chassis # 57589
Engine # 464
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Chassis # 57478
Engine # 354
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Chassis # 57410
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Chassis # 57569
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Chassis # 57601
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1934 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Gangloff, D'Ieteren, Letourner et Marchand |
| Weight : | 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 112 mph | 180.208 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3300 cc | 201.4 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 71 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Supercharged Inline 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3257 cc | 198.8 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 72.0 mm | 2.835 in. |
| Stroke : | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Redline : | 5000 RPM |
4 Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever
Production Figures
| Type 57 Production (1934-1940) : | 546 |
| : | 96 where 57C models |
| 1938 Bugatti Type 57 | |
Dimension(s)
Atalante Coupe by Gangloff
Chassis # 57633-463
Engine # 463
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| Coachwork : | Gangloff |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Drophead
Chassis # 57567
Engine # 57567
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Chassis # 57649
Engine # 466
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Chassis # 57587
Engine # 458
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| Body Designer : | Letourneur et Marchand |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.9 in | 3299 mm. |
Ventoux Coupe
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 129.9 in | 3299 mm. |
Cabriolet by D'Ieteren
Chassis # 57589
Engine # 464
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| Coachwork : | D'Ieteren |
| Weight : | 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 69.3 in | 1760 mm. |
| Height : | 54.3 in | 1379 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Monoposto
Chassis # 57478
Engine # 354
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Chassis # 57410
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Stelvio Cabriolet by Gangloff
Chassis # 57569
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| Coachwork : | Gangloff |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # 57601
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Three-Position Convertible by Letourner et Marchand
| Coachwork : | Letourner et Marchand |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Solid axle, 1/2-elliptical springs Rear : Solid axle, reverse 1/4 elliptic springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.5x18 rudge wire |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Bugatti Type 57 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 has a top speed of 112 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 has wheelbase sizes of 129.90 and 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 has a length of 181.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 was offered as a Atalante Coupe, Cabriolet, Drophead, Monoposto, Roadster, Stelvio Cabriolet, Three-Position Convertible, Ventoux Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 had 5.5x18 rudge wire tires.Q: How many Type 57 were produced? A: Bugatti produced 546 examples of the Type 57 from 1934 to 1940.Q: What engines did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 had the following engine options: Inline 8 (3300 cc | 201.4 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4500 RPM Supercharged Inline 8 (3257 cc | 198.8 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57 had a 4 speed Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever gearbox.