This engine wasn't heavy for it's time technology and displacement. For example 1992 Dodge Viper engine weighted 323 kg, and this car successor Veyron engine weighted 430 kg.
Bugatti Type 41 Royale Park Ward Limousine specs
Car type | 4-door saloon |
Curb weight | 3000 kg (6614 lbs) |
Dimensions | 6.00 m (236 in) long |
Wheelbase | 4.30 m (169 in) |
Introduced | 1933 |
Origin country | France |
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Powertrain specs
Engine type | Straight 8 3 valves / cylinder, SOHC |
Displacement | 12.8 l (779 ci / 12763 cc) |
Power | 304 ps (300 bhp / 224 kw) @ 3000 rpm |
Torque | 785 Nm (579 lb-ft) |
Power / liter | 24 ps (24 hp) |
Power / weight | 101 ps (100 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 262 Nm (193 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 3 speed Manual |
Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
Type 41 Royale Park Ward Limousine competition
Fangio Man 11y ago
This car definied the word "Big" new: 12.8 liters Displacement, 785 Nm torque, 6 meters long