The Bugatto Trust
The Bugatti Trust
The Bugatto Trust
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Bugatti Type 32
'Tank' racing car

Bugatti Type 32 Tank racing car

Identifying Features:
Streamlined 'Tank' body

Years Made
1923

Numbers Made:
4

Engine:
No of cylinders: 8
Bore x stroke: 60 x 88mm
Capacity: 1991cc
Fiscal HP: French CV11
BHP (approx): 90
Camshafts (overhrad): 1
Valves (per cylinder): 3
Crankshaft bearings, No. and Type: 3 + 1 ball, plain rods
Caburettor: 2 Zenith
Ignition: Magneto
Plugs per cylinder: 1
Firing Order: 1, 5, 2, 6, 3, 7, 4, 8

Clutch:
Type: Wet, multi-plate

Gearbox:
Location: In rear axle
No of speeds (+reverse): 3
Gear change lever: Central

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 78.5ins, 2.m
Track: 41.4ins, 1.05m

Brakes:
Location and Type: Front hydraulic, rear cable

Wheels:
Type: Wire
Tyre size: 28 x 4 staright sides

Crossbreeding with Other Types:
Most engine parts from the Type 30, remainder unique

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