1924 Bugatti 23
Power -40 hp
4 cyl .. -1496 cc
4 clap. / Cyl.
4 speed
Weight - 610 kg
Maximum speed - 100 km / h
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Type 23 was the first commercial success of Bugatti. It was equipped with 1,496-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with one camshaft, had 4 valves per cylinder and one carburetor.
Top speed was achieved at 80 miles / hr. Car had only rear brakes. In 1924, type 23 got front brakes as standard equipment.
Design and mechanical components of type 23 were similar to the Type 13, but with a longer wheelbase. In 1920, Bugatti has achieved success with his 16-vavle engine. Friderich Voiturette French rider won the Grand Prix at LeMans. The following year, a trio of Bugatti won the first three places in Brescia. In honor of this victory, all cars with 16-valve engines were called Bresia.