No opposition!
Sir, With respect to Sam Clutton (Letters, Motor Sport, February 1989), the Type 35B Bugatti won races for reasons other than its "enormous torque". Its torque curve was impressive, but…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6-cylinder, 57 x 83 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 1,271 c.c. Tax £12.
Gearbox : 4 speeds, central change. Ratios 17.5, 11.35. 6.64 and 4.89 to 1. Reverse 17.5,
Dimensions : Wheelbase 7ft. 6itin. Track 3ft. 9in. front, 3ft. Gin, rear. Overall chassis width 4ft. Skin. Clearance 6fin., turning circle 39ft. Chassis weight 10 cwts.
Tyres. Dunlop 27 x 4.75in. or 27 x 4.40in.
Engine speed at 60 m.p.h. on top gear, 3,720 r.p.m.