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| Author: | David [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Type 41 Wheelbase |
I have a small book called "The Complete Book of Bugatti" by Paul Kestler that the prototype T41 - which I believe was 41100 - had a wheelbase of 4.57 m when introduced in 1926. He says that it was "lost" in the accident while bearing the Weyman body. He then states that 41100 with the coupe de ville body had a wheelbase of 4.3 m. Does anyone here know whether it is true that the initial buid had a longer w/b than the others? I'm not convinced, but thought it worth a mention here. Thanks for any help. Dave |
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| Author: | J.J.Horst [ Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:25 am ] |
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It is accepted more or less that the prototype Royale had a longer wheelbase, as well as a bigger engine, about 14.5 litres. Also, there are sources that state that for the prototype Royale, one block for the T34 aero engine was used. As known, this T34 U16 engine was developed on a contract for the French government, at a certain stage the development was stopped, rumour has it that at that stage already some blocks had been made. Looking at the drawings for the T34, it is clear that this engine has double ignition, but at either side of the block. We all know that the production T41 had double ignition, but with both spark plugs on one side of the block. Thus the question is; Did the prototype Royale have spark plugs on both sides of the engine? Certainly there must be som original pictures on which this may be visible?? |
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