Which Bugatti Type 55 Version Should You Choose?
The Bugatti Type 55 catalogue contains one generation, one Roadster body, and one version: 2.3 MT. Production ran from 1932 to 1935. Consequently, there are no alternative engines, transmissions, body styles, or generations to compare. Choosing a Type 55 therefore means deciding whether the specifications of the sole 2.3 MT suit your priorities.
The Bugatti Type 55 catalogue contains one generation, one Roadster body, and one version: 2.3 MT. Production ran from 1932 to 1935. Consequently, there are no alternative engines, transmissions, body styles, or generations to compare. Choosing a Type 55 therefore means deciding whether the specifications of the sole 2.3 MT suit your priorities. Price, reliability, problems, and cars for sale cannot be compared because those figures are not measured in the supplied data.
Bugatti Type 55 Generations Compared
The 1 generation was produced from 1932 to 1935 as a Roadster and includes 1 version, the 2.3 MT. There is no later generation in the catalogue, so the data records no generational change in power, engine size, performance, weight, transmission, or drivetrain.
That also means there is no numerical basis for choosing an early generation over a later one. Every recorded Type 55 specification belongs to the same production generation and body type. Buyers comparing Type 55 cars must therefore assess individual examples using information outside this catalogue; condition, restoration history, originality, and price are not measured here.
Bugatti Type 55 Engine and Specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel type | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 MT | 137 hp / 101 kW at 5500 rpm | not measured | 2262 cc | Gasoline | 8 | Inline | Compressor | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
The 2.3 MT uses a front, longitudinal engine with 8 Inline cylinders, 3 valves per cylinder, a Compressor, and a Carburetor. Its compression ratio is 7.8, while bore and stroke are 60 × 100 mm.
With 137 hp from 2262 cc, the engine produces approximately 60.6 hp per litre. Because there is only one version, this figure identifies the Type 55’s sole powertrain rather than separating a higher-output choice from an entry-level one. Torque and the engine speed at which torque is produced are not measured.
Bugatti Type 55 Performance and MPG
The 2.3 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.1 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. These are the only performance figures available, so no faster or slower Type 55 version can be identified from the catalogue.
City fuel consumption is not measured. Highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is also not measured. CO₂ emissions and ecological class are not measured. Accordingly, the data cannot support an MPG comparison, an estimated driving range, or a claim that one Type 55 version is more economical than another.
Bugatti Type 55 Dimensions, Weight, and Chassis
The 2.3 MT has a kerb weight of 816 kg. Gross weight is not measured, ground clearance is not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured. Fuel-tank capacity is 100 litres.
Using the recorded power and kerb weight, the 2.3 MT has approximately 168 hp per tonne, or about 6.0 kg per horsepower. These calculated ratios are useful for understanding how its 137 hp relates to its 816 kg kerb weight, but they do not create a comparison with another Type 55 version because none is listed.
Both the front and rear suspension are Dependent, leaf spring. Front brakes are Drum, and rear brakes are Drum. The version combines this chassis specification with a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD.
Bugatti Type 55 Price, Roadster Price, and Cars for Sale
The catalogue provides no Bugatti Type 55 price, no 1932 price, no Roadster price, and no current for-sale listing. Each of those values is not measured. It is therefore not possible to calculate what extra money buys, compare price against performance, or determine whether a replica or any particular car for sale represents better value.
The supplied data also does not distinguish a separately named “Super Sport” version. The only recorded modification is 2.3 MT, and inventing another trim or attaching unlisted specifications to it would make the comparison inaccurate.
Bugatti Type 55 Problems and Reliability
Reliability is not measured, and information about common problems is not measured. Maintenance costs, parts availability, service intervals, and repair history are likewise not measured. The specification table can describe the engine and chassis, but it cannot establish which individual vehicle will be the most reliable purchase.
Which Bugatti Type 55 Version to Buy?
Choose the 2.3 MT if you want the Type 55 configuration documented in this catalogue: a 1932–1935 Roadster with a 2262 cc Gasoline engine, 137 hp, a 4-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. Its recorded performance is 13.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a 180 km/h top speed, while its 816 kg kerb weight gives approximately 6.0 kg per horsepower.
There is no alternative Type 55 version or generation to recommend for more power, quicker acceleration, lower consumption, a different gearbox, or another body style. The real buying decision is therefore not between catalogue versions: it is whether the sole 2.3 MT specification meets the buyer’s requirements. Price, condition, reliability, and sale availability remain not measured, so the supplied numbers cannot justify preferring one individual Type 55 over another.