Bugatti

Bugatti
BUGATTI TYPE 57C

Saloon, coach, cabriolet.

Late-specification 57 (rubber engine mounts, stiffer chassis, hydraulic brakes by 1938) with a supercharger added to give 160bhp as against 135 for the regular model, which means a 110mph saloon, Allinquant telescopic dampers and half-recessed head-lamps on late 57s and 57Cs: all cars, of course, wear centre-lock wire wheels.

Technical Specifications
Engine
3257cc (S8 DOC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1937 to 1939
Number produced
see Type 57
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