"1924 Type 35 Bugatti : Beautiful and Elegant Race Car"

Blue 1924 Type 35 Bugatti

Before the war the world of sports cars was dominated by three companies : Alfa Romeo in Italy, Bentley  from the UK and Bugatti of France. Each of them represented different philosophies: Alfa Romeo emphasized the technology and performance, Bentley was all about resistance, while Bugatti pursued arts and crafts. Born as the son of an artist and furniture designer, Ettore Bugatti said that all cars built to be beautiful and elegant. Even race car might be an exception.

1924 Type 35 Bugatti Interior

Many people consider Bugatti Type 35 racing car in the finest in history. His quality workmanship and attention to detail has been a dream for so rich meadows and collectors today. In contrast to Alpha, which was a good car and a perfect road car. The people were right at home on the racetrack! Bugatti could not ask for 200 cars for sale to the public.

1924 Type 35 Bugatti Chassis

Type 35 chassis is lightweight and has been praised for excellent grip and precise steering. To reduce unsprung weight, the hollow shafts are used, and the first multi-aluminum wheels (instead of conventional steel rims). However, the brakes were operated by cables, in contrast to many contemporary rivals, which already passed the hydraulics.

1924 Type 35B Bugatti Engine

Like many other Bugatti, which uses a straight-8 engine displaced two liters. A camshaft cylinder head took three valves per cylinder – two intake valves and an OHV. The early drive produces 90 horsepower at maximum speed of 90 kilometers per hour permit. In later years, was developed with the 35B and 35C-type, which increase both added a compressor type root, the power of 120-135 hp. The 35B has also enable a larger engine than 2.3 liters for a 125 h top speed.

Blue 1924 Type 35B Bugatti

Type 35 racing car was undoubtedly the most successful in history, won over 2,000 races in his life, including GP World Championships in 1926, 28, 29 and 30 years. It is true that these achievements were often exaggerated by the authors of the cars, the Bugatti won because rarely directly against Alfa Romeo. Also, never had victory in his home race at Le Mans.

1924 Type 35 Bugatti Front Right View

Specifications :

Model	Type 35	Type 35B
Year of production	1924-31	1926-31
No. produced	96 units (all 35: 204 units)	45 units
Layout, Gearbox	Front-engined, Rwd, 4M	Front-engined, Rwd, 4M
Engine	Inline-8, sohc, 3v/cyl	Inline-8, sohc, 3v/cyl, supercharger
Capacity	1991 cc	2262 cc
Power	90 hp	135 hp
Torque	N/A	N/A
Weight	750 kg	750 kg
Top speed	90 mph	125 mph
0-60 mph	N/A	N/A