These are standard specifications for the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever
Chassis # 57710
Engine # 510
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Chassis # 57335
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Chassis # 57584
Engine # C15
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Chassis # 57661
Engine # 25C
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Chassis # 57677
Engine # 31C
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Chassis # 57597
Engine # 82 C
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Chassis # 57748
Engine # C51
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Chassis # 57766
Engine # C57
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Chassis # 57767
Engine # 62C
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Chassis # 57644
Engine # 470
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1937 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Gangloff, Corsica, Letourner et Marchand |
| Weight : | 2094 lbs | 949.822 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 C Production (1937-1940) : | 96 |
| 1938 Bugatti Type 57C | |
| Aravis Drophead Coupe 2 dr. 2 P (by Gangloff) : | 4 |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P (by Gangloff) : | 630 |
| Special Coupe 2 dr. : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet by Gangloff
| Coachwork : | Gangloff |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Aravis Drophead Coupe by Gangloff
Chassis # 57710
Engine # 510
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| Coachwork : | Gangloff |
| Weight : | 2094 lbs | 949.822 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Suspension : | Semi-elliptic springs |
Special Coupe
Chassis # 57335
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| Weight : | 2094 lbs | 949.822 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Roadster by Corsica
Chassis # 57584
Engine # C15
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| Coachwork : | Corsica |
| Weight : | 2094 lbs | 949.822 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # 57661
Engine # 25C
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Stelvio Cabriolet by Gangloff
Chassis # 57677
Engine # 31C
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Chassis # 57597
Engine # 82 C
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Chassis # 57748
Engine # C51
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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. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Atalante Coupe
Chassis # 57766
Engine # C57
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Chassis # 57767
Engine # 62C
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
3 Position Cabriolet by Letourner et Marchand
Chassis # 57644
Engine # 470
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| Coachwork : | Letourner et Marchand |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Solid axle, 1/2-elliptical springs Rear : Solid axle, reverse 1/4 elliptic springs | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Drums, Hydrualic Assist |
| Rear Brakes : | Drums, Hydrualic Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 5.5x18 rudge wire Rear : 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 57C FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C was offered as a 3 Position Cabriolet, Aravis Drophead Coupe, Atalante Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadster, Special Coupe, Stelvio Cabriolet.Q: What tires did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C had Front : 5.5x18 rudge wire
Rear : 5.5x18 rudge wire tires.Q: How many Type 57 C were produced? A: Bugatti produced 96 examples of the Type 57 C from 1937 to 1940.Q: What engine did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C was a 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 57C have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C had a 4 speed Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C?
How many 1938 Bugatti Type 57C were produced?
How powerful was the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? Was the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C popular? Was the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C was offered as a 3 Position Cabriolet, Aravis Drophead Coupe, Atalante Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadster, Special Coupe, Stelvio Cabriolet.Q: What tires did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C had Front : 5.5x18 rudge wireRear : 5.5x18 rudge wire tires.Q: How many Type 57 C were produced? A: Bugatti produced 96 examples of the Type 57 C from 1937 to 1940.Q: What engine did the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C was a 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 57C have? A: The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C had a 4 speed Manual Clutch Type: Dry, single-plate; double reduction lever gearbox.