A Bugatti Crankshaft… Artistry and Madness

Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix engines are well known for their complex roller bearing crankshafts, built up from hundreds of components, a design intended to reduce friction losses and to be able to survive on very little oil at very high RPM. 7,000 revs in 1924 was earth shattering. And as far as I know, … Continue reading A Bugatti Crankshaft… Artistry and Madness