Close-up of the Cockpit of a Bugatti Brescia, celebrating its centenary, at the 2021 London Classic Car Show
The open-top two-seater weighed just 490 kilograms and was powered by a water-cooled four-cylinder engine with a capacity of just under liters and a power output initially of 40 PS, and later of 50 PS. The race car had a top speed of 150 km/h – a speed that 100 years ago heavier and more powerful cars could achieve. However, even these cars rarely stood a chance against the light and agile Type 13 before the first bend. Their bodies were heavier, their chassis less precise, and their tires could rarely withstand the ordeal of racing for long. The Type 13 was the first true[clarification needed] Bugatti car. Production of the Type 13, and later Types 15, 17, 22, and 23, began with the company's founding in 1910 and lasted through 1920, with 435 examples produced. Most road cars used an eight-valve engine, though five Type 13 racers had 16-valve heads, some of the first ever produced. The road cars became known as pur-sang ("thoroughbred") in keeping with Ettore Bugatti's feelings for his designs. The car was brought back after World War I with a multivalve engine to bring fame to the marque at Brescia. The production Brescia tourer also brought in much-needed cash.
Size: 5517px × 3613px
Location: Syon Park, Brentford, Middx TW8 8JF
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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