The Bugatti Type 35 is an iconic race car design produced by Bugatti at their Molsheim premises between 1924 and 1930. It was extremely successful when raced by the factory works team. It was also bought by a diverse roster of privateer clientele from around the world.

May 5, 2019 · The Bugatti Type 35 is one of the most successful racing cars of all time. And deservedly so: the French manufacturer's open-top sports car secured over 2,000 victories between 1924 and 1930. Today, the Type 35 is a legend in international motor sport.

Mar 14, 2024 · Ettore Bugatti knew the potential of the Type 35, adopting a lightweight and agile approach at a time when many manufacturers were racing large and unwieldy racing cars with huge engines. But rarely is something born perfect; perfection comes as a result of recognizing and improving failure.

Aug 5, 2024 · Ettore Bugatti’s latest entry into this elite tier of motorsport was the Type 35. The Lyon-Givors race itself was globally renowned, and attracted more than 100,000 spectators, making it the ideal launchpad for Bugatti’s newest racing car.

Feb 29, 2016 · Now that the Chiron has finally broken cover – it seems like a good time to remember the car on which the Bugatti legend is built: the Type 35. If the little T35 had never won a damn thing, it...

Mar 25, 2020 · The Bugatti Type 35 made its debut at the 1924 Grand Prix in Lyon, embodying the ethos of Ettore Bugatti, his talent and his sense of aesthetic beauty. With its slim, streamlined body, the Type 35 was, and still is, one of the most important designs of the 20th century.

Apr 30, 2024 · Bugatti's determination to leave no detail overlooked in the pursuit of ultimate performance led to fine-tuning of every element of the engine's combustion system, including piston and cylinder head sculpting and even the use of aero grade fuel to deliver 140PS.

Jan 2, 2025 · Arguably one of the best racing cars of all times, the Bugatti Type 35, not only had more than two thousand podium finishes in five years, but it was notable for the wide diversity of races the cars participated in and dominated, from World Championship Grands Prix to short sprints, and even hill climbs.

Constructed by joining two four cylinder engine blocks and displacing just under 3 litres, the Type 28 engine was the first to sport Bugatti's familiar three valve layout. Installed vertically in the head, the two inlet valves and one exhaust valve were operated by a single overhead camshaft.

The Bugatti Type 35 dominated motor racing for much of the 1920s. This Type 35 was one of five built for the French Grand Prix at Lyon in August 1924.