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Bugatti 51 | |
Engine | In-line eight-cylinder |
Displacement | 2261 cm³ A: 1492 cm³ C: 1990 cm³ |
Connecting rod | Mounted in anti-friction bearing |
Engine control | DOHC (spur gears) |
Valve angle | 90° |
Supercharging | Compressor |
Charge pressure | About 1,5 bar |
Max. power | 140 kW (190 HP) A: 103 kW (140 HP) C: 118 kW (160 HP) |
Rated speed | 5500 rpm |
Powerdrive | Front engine with rear drive |
Top speed | Approx. 230 km/h |
Brakes | Drums, mechanically operated |
Years of manufacture | 1931 - 1934 |
The Bugatti 51 descends from the 35 B. Common with it, it has a very successful racing career, including a first place at the Grand Prix in Monaco 1931. But also circuit racings over longer distances it could win. Thus it became one of the most successful racing cars of his company.
Even the engine start is not without problems, must yet after opening of the the fuel tap, the activation of pressure by hand, the early adjustment of the ignition and the increased idling in a professional manner rotate the crank. This is not done by uniform rotation but rather jerky. Then comes the difficulty, thread themselves behind the wheel and maintain this position in curves. After all, one have at this racing car a passenger, where oneself can be indeed supported, but who possibly does this in the same way.