Bugatti Type 35
The elegant eight-cylinder Grand Prix racer at the heart of Bugatti's 1920s racing legend.
- Power
- 89 bhp
- Est. value
- $1m–$2.5m
About the Bugatti Type 35
The Type 35 debuted at the 1924 French Grand Prix and evolved into one of motor racing's most successful families. This entry represents the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Type 35 rather than the supercharged 35C or larger-engined 35B. Its cast-aluminium wheels with integral brake drums and hollow front axle reduced unsprung weight, helping give the car agile handling. Originality and documented racing history have an enormous effect on prices; modern recreations are not equivalent to original cars.
Bugatti Type 35 specs
The Bugatti Type 35 produces 89 bhp (66 kW).
| Make | Bugatti |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 35 |
| Trim | Type 35 |
| Years | 1924–1930 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open Grand Prix racer |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 340 built |
| Engine | 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,991 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 89 bhp (66 kW) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 119 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Bugatti Type 35 worth?
A typical Bugatti Type 35 is estimated to be worth $1,000,000 – $2,500,000 (about £746,000 – £1,860,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Bugatti Type 35 rarity in CarSpot
The Bugatti Type 35 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Bugatti Type 35 fun facts
- Bugatti credits the Type 35 family with more than 2,000 racing victories.
- The family won the Targa Florio five years running from 1925 to 1929.
- Bugatti says roughly 340 Type 35s were made, while noting that exact figures are uncertain.
