Bugatti Type 55

The Bugatti Type 55 was a road-going version of the Type 54 Grand Prix car. A roadster, it had a short 108.3 in wheelbase and light 1800 lb weight. Power came from the Type 51's 2.3 L straight-8 engine. This 2-valve DOHC unit produced 130 hp and could rev to 5000 rpm. A Roots-type supercharger was used. The car's 4-speed manual transmission came from the Type 49 touring car. 38 examples were produced from 1932 through 1935 and they produced a racing version later on.