S8 / 12.763 cc / 300 PS / Vmax: 100 mph (160 km/h)
The first Bugatti Royale (of 6+1) has a serial 8-cylinder engine with 12.763 cc displacement (1.595 cc each!), 14 l engine oil and 48 l cooling water. The engine itself has a length of 55 inch (140 cm) and consumes 40 l gasoline on every 100 km from the 190 l tank. The maximum output is 300 PS at 3.000 rpm and with the help of the 3-speed transmission the 3.000+ kg car can reach 100 mph (160 km/h).
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