Bugatti Type 57G
'Tank bodied' sports racing car

Identifying Features:
Streamlined 'Tank' body

Years Made
1936, 1939

Number Made:
4

Engine:
No of cylinders: 8
Bore x stroke: 72 x 100mm
Capacity: 3257cc
BHP (approx): 200
Camshafts (overhead): 2
Valves (per cylinder): 2
Camshaft drive: Rear, spur train, helical
Crankshaft bearings: 6 plain, plain rods
Supercharger: Roots
Supercharger speed (x engine speed): 1.17
Carburettor: Bugatti
Ignition: Scintilla Vertex
Plugs per cylinder: 1
Firing Order: 1, 6, 2, 5, 8, 3, 7, 4

Clutch:
Type: Dry, 2 plates

Gearbox:
Location: Integral with engine, 4-speed and reverse
Gear change lever: Central, top back

Rear Axle:
Normal Ratio: Variable

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: (1936-1937) 117.3ins, 2.98m; (1939) 130ins, 3.3m
Track: (1936-1937) 53.1ins, 1.35m; (1939) 53.1ins, 1.35m

Brakes:
Location and Type: 4-wheel cable operated
Brake drum diameter: 350mm

Wheels:
Type: Bugatti T59 wire

Crossbreeding with Other Types:
1936-7: T57S frame, 1939: T57C frame