A racing Bugatti turned road car is featured on the latest episode of 'Jay Leno's Garage.'
The Type 51 retained its racing engine, a 2.3-liter dual-overhead-cam supercharged inline-8 that makes about 185 hp on gasoline, or 200 hp on alcohol. Coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission, the engine can propel this car to 140 mph.At the back are four small tailpipes. This was done to avoid clearance issues with one, larger-diameter tailpipe, Leno said. The front wheels have smooth covers, but Bugatti's traditional spoked racing wheels can be seen poking out below the rear-fender skirts.
The coupe changed hands a few times over the years, and at one point the chassis and Dubos body were separated. The Nethercutt Collection acquired the chassis, and then located the body, which was in a collection in Colorado. After almost 50 years, the two components were reunited as part of a full restoration.
Like all cars in the Nethercutt Collection, the Dubos Coupe is fully drivable, as Leno demonstrates by taking it for a drive near his Los Angeles-area garage.
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