Description

BUGATTI 57G TANK n.2

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HISTORY

The Bugatti 57G Tank is a car that participated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1937. In 1934, Bugatti introduced the Type 57 road car, which was a great success among the customers. In 1936 the Jean Bugatti combined the chassis with a completely closed body known as Tank, to compete in car races and win the victory at Le Mans.

The French Roger labric team with Jean Pierre Wimille and Robert Benoist won with the Bugatti 57G Tank n.2 the 24 hours of Le Mans 1937, for the French manufacturer was the first success.
In the race the numerous French teams gave life to a close fight, conditioned by the accident that caused the death of two pilots, the English Pat Fairfield and the French Rene Kippeurt. In second place came the Delahaye 135CS n.14 led by Paul and Mongin with a gap of seven laps, while in third place the Delahaye 135CS n.10 of Dreyfus and Stoffel with a gap of twelve laps.

CHASSIS

Bugatti 57G TANK
Designed: Jean Bugatti
Aluminum over and Steel Frame
Length: ? mm
Width: ? mm
Height: ? mm
Suspension front: Solid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic shock-absorbers
Suspension rear: Solid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic shock-absorbers
Brakes: Drums
Tyres: Dunlop

ENGINE

Bugatti 3266 cc S8
Power: 131 kW
Drive Type: Front wheel drive.
Transmission: four speed manual
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ? lt

RESULT

Winner 24 hours of Le Mans 1937 with drivers Jean Pierre Wimille, Robert Benoist