Bugatti Type 57
Jean Bugatti's masterpiece of Art Deco design and grand touring refinement.
- Power
- 135 bhp
- Top speed
- 95 mph
- Est. value
- $500k–$1m
About the Bugatti Type 57
The Type 57 was the final and most successful road-going model designed by Jean Bugatti before his untimely death. It represented a shift for the Molsheim brand toward a more refined, touring-oriented experience without sacrificing the engineering excellence of its racing predecessors. The 3.3-litre straight-eight engine featured twin overhead camshafts, a rarity for road cars of the era, providing smooth and effortless power. Its chassis served as the foundation for some of the most beautiful coachbuilt bodies in automotive history, including the Ventoux, Galibier, and Stelvio.
Bugatti Type 57 specs
The Bugatti Type 57 produces 135 bhp (101 kW). It has a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h).
| Make | Bugatti |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 57 |
| Trim | 3.3 |
| Years | 1934–1940 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 710 built |
| Engine | 3.3-litre straight-eight |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,257 cc (3.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 135 bhp (101 kW) at 4,500 rpm |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 142 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 57 worth?
A typical Bugatti Type 57 is estimated to be worth $500,000 – $1,000,000 (about £373,000 – £746,000).
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 57 rarity in CarSpot
The Bugatti Type 57 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 57 fun facts
- The Type 57 was the first Bugatti to use a transmission fixed to the engine crankcase rather than a separate unit.
- Jean Bugatti personally designed many of the factory bodies, including the four-door Galibier and the two-door Ventoux.
- The engine's valves were operated by twin overhead camshafts driven by a train of gears at the rear of the block.
