These are standard specifications for the 1939 Bugatti Type 57, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 57710
Engine # 46C
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Chassis # 57768
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Chassis # 57798
Engine # 431
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Chassis # 57786
Engine # 19C.V.
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Chassis # 57834
Engine # 103C
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Chassis # 57769
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Chassis # 57819
Engine # 90C
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Chassis # 57752
Engine # 57476 19C
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Chassis # 57806C
Engine # 87C
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Chassis # 57809
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Chassis # 57841
Engine # 109C
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Chassis # 57587
Engine # 458
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Chassis # 57787
Engine # C66
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Chassis # 57624
Engine # 448
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Chassis # 57808
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Chassis # 57818
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Chassis # 57838
Engine # 105C
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1934 - 1940 |
| Coach Work : | Gangloff, Vanvooren, Voll & Ruhrbeck, James Young, Saoutchik |
| 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
Production Figures
| Type 57 Production (1934-1940) : | 546 |
| : | 96 where 57C models |
| 1939 Bugatti Type 57 | |
| Faux Cabriolet 2 dr. 4 P (by James Young) : | 1 |
| Galibier Saloon 2 dr. 2 P : | 27 |
| Voll & Ruhrbeck Roadster 2 dr. 2 P (by Voll & Ruhrbeck) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Coupe by Gangloff
| 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. |
Aravis Coupe by Gangloff
Chassis # 57710
Engine # 46C
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Chassis # 57768
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Chassis # 57798
Engine # 431
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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. |
Stelvio Convertible by Gangloff
Chassis # 57786
Engine # 19C.V.
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Chassis # 57834
Engine # 103C
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Chassis # 57769
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| Coachwork : | Gangloff |
| Weight : | 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| 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. |
Coupe by Vanvooren
| Coachwork : | Vanvooren |
| 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. |
Voll & Ruhrbeck Roadster by Voll & Ruhrbeck
Chassis # 57819
Engine # 90C
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| Coachwork : | Voll & Ruhrbeck |
| 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. |
Galibier Saloon
Chassis # 57752
Engine # 57476 19C
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Chassis # 57806C
Engine # 87C
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| 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. |
3 Position Drophead
Chassis # 57809
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Chassis # 57841
Engine # 109C
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Chassis # 57587
Engine # 458
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| Body Designer : | Letourneur et Marchand |
| 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. |
Faux Cabriolet by James Young
Chassis # 57787
Engine # C66
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| Coachwork : | James Young |
| Weight : | 2094 lbs | 949.822 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
Atalante Coupe
Chassis # 57624
Engine # 448
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| 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. |
Cabriolet by Saoutchik
| Coachwork : | Saoutchik |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Cabriolet by Vanvooren
Chassis # 57808
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| Coachwork : | Vanvooren |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.2 in | 1350 mm. |
Atalante Coupe by Gangloff
Chassis # 57818
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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. |
Cabriolet
Chassis # 57838
Engine # 105C
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| 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 | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Drums, Hydrualic Assist |
| Rear Brakes : | Drums, Hydrualic Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 5.5x18 rudge wire Rear : 5.5x18 rudge wire |
1939 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1939 Bugatti Type 57 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57?
Q: How fast is the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a length of 181.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 was offered as a 3 Position Drophead, Aravis Coupe, Atalante Coupe, Cabriolet, Coupe, Faux Cabriolet, Galibier Saloon, Stelvio Convertible, Voll & Ruhrbeck Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 had Front : 5.5x18 rudge wire
Rear : 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 engine did the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The engine powering the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 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 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57?
How many 1939 Bugatti Type 57 were produced?
How powerful was the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? Was the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 popular? Was the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57?
Q: How fast is the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a length of 181.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 has a width of 69.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1939 Bugatti Type 57? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 was offered as a 3 Position Drophead, Aravis Coupe, Atalante Coupe, Cabriolet, Coupe, Faux Cabriolet, Galibier Saloon, Stelvio Convertible, Voll & Ruhrbeck Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 had Front : 5.5x18 rudge wireRear : 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 engine did the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The engine powering the 1939 Bugatti Type 57 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 1939 Bugatti Type 57 have? A: The 1939 Bugatti Type 57 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
