The Bugatti Type 57 and later variants (including the famous Atlantic) was an entirely new design by Jean Bugatti, son of founder Ettoire . Type 57s were built from 1934 through 1940, with a total of 710 examples produced.

Most Type 57s used a twin-cam 3257 cc engine based on that of the Type 49 but heavily modified by Jean Bugatti. Unlike the chain-drive twin-cam engines of the Type 50 and 51 , the 57's engine used gears to transmit power from the crankshaft. The 57 had a nearly-independent suspension in front, though Ettoire despised that notion.

Type 57

The Type 57 was a touring car model produced from 1934 through 1940. It used the 3257 cc engine and produced 135 hp (101 kW).

Type 57C

A Type 57C racing car was built from 1937 through 1940, with nearly 750 possibly produced. It shared the 3257 cc I8 from the Type 57 but produced 160 hp (119 kW) with a supercharger fitted.

Tank

The famous Type 57G "Tank" won the 1936 French Grand Prix, as well as the 1937 and 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans. It used a different 4743 cc engine.

57S/SC

The Type 57S/SC is one of the best-known Bugatti cars. The "S" stood for "Sport", while the "SC" used a supercharger like the 57C. Power of the 57S was 175 hp (130 kW), while the 57SC was good for 200 hp (150 kW) and 120 mph.

Atlantic

Considered by many to be the most beautiful pre-war car, the Atlantic body Type 57 featured flowing coupe lines with a pronounced dorsal seam running front to back.

Type 57S45

A special Type 57 S45 used a 4743 cc engine like the Tank.

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