The Bugatti Type 44 was introduced at the Paris Salon in October of 1927 and produced until 1931, with 1,095 examples constructed. It replaced the 2-liter Type 38 and shared much of the Type 38's chassis, although strengthened to cope with the larger engine. The twin-block, three valves-per-cylinder straight-eight engine with single-overhead-camshafts, a 69mm bore, and a 100mm stroke. It received an entirely new crankshaft, with nine plain bearings making it one of the most reliable ever built by Bugatti. The 2,991cc unit developed approximately 80 horsepower, giving it a top speed of over 75 mph. The power was sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed gate-change gearbox and large, drum brakes were located at all four corners. The suspension was a conventional leaf spring setup. Ettore Bugatti preferred the single-cam design, and it was only through considerable prompting by his eldest son, Jean, that he adopted the double-overhead-camshaft method of valve action of the Type 50 of 1930. Much of the coachwork was built by Gangloff. Other coachbuilders include Harrington, Vanvooren, and Graber - among others. Bodies were also built to designs by Jean Bugatti.It is believed that only 10 percent of the 1,095 Type 44 Bugatti exist. Other Bugatti models built during this era include the Type 30, Type 35, Type 37, Type 40, Type 41 Royale, Type 43, Type 46, and Type 49.
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2020
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2020
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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....
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The Bugatti Type 44 was introduced in late 1927. It was fitted with a three-liter, 80-horsepower eight-cylinder engine and served as a replacement for the two-liter 38. The Type 44 sold in great numbers and would become Bugattis most popular and successful touring car. Between 1927 to 1930, there were 1095 examples produced. The engine was a departure from traditional Bugatti practices, which....
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