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Bugatti Type 251



Tuner
Country F
Year 1956
Engine Bugatti
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 75.000
Stroke 68.800
Capacity (cc) 2430
Power (at revs) 265 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 4 twin weber carbs
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer G. Colombo
Front suspension "coil, rigid axle"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2184
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 750
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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