How Bugatti Type 50S paved the way for its Le Mans glory
The Bugatti Type 50S was a pioneering creation that marked the brand's official factory debut at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1931. Although it did not win, it showed enormous potential and inspired future generations of Bugatti sports cars. The Type 50S also represented the pinnacle of Bugatti's large-capacity engine lineage, with a revolutionary five-liter supercharged eight-cylinder engine that produced around 250 horsepower. The Type 50S was a luxurious and elegant car that could compete with the best racing cars of its time. It was also a rare and valuable car, with only 65 units built. Today, the Type 50S is a highly regarded collectible and a piece of automotive history. The design and features of the Type 50S The Type 50S was derived from the celebrated Type 46, introduced in 1929 as a comfortable, refined road car. The Type 46 featured a long, low-slung body, a horseshoe-shaped radiator, and a 5.4-liter straight-eight engine that ...