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Type 101
1953 Bugatti Type 101
France
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1953
Make
Bugatti
Model
Type 101
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.3 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
135 hp
Power (kW)
101 kW
Top speed
135 km/h
(84 mph)
Displacement
3,257 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,200 mm
(204.7 in)
Wheelbase
3,300 mm
(129.9 in)
Curb weight
1,450 kg
(3,197 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
72 mm
(2.8 in)
Stroke
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
6.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Convertible
British Classification
Convertible
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Bugatti
47 vehicles
Type 101
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Type 101 Standard
1951–1965
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1953
Powertrain
3.3 Manual
Horsepower
135 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
