Movement Calibre PF 372 / 21.600 half-rotations per minute / 40 jewels / 337 parts / hand winding / power reserve 10 days / 18K white gold case, 36 x 51 x 23 mm / Hermés alligator strap, white gold buckle / Limited edition (30 watches) / USD 259.000
S4 / 1.368 cc / 30 PS / Vmax: 100 mph (160 km/h) / rescued from Lake Maggiore (Tessin, Switzerland) after 73 years from 175 ft (57 m) / sold for 260.500 EUR at Bonhams
The first Bugatti Royale (of 6+1) has a serial 8-cylinder engine with 12.763 cc displacement (1.595 cc each!), 14 l engine oil and 48 l cooling water. The engine itselfs has a length of 55 inch (140 cm) and consumes 40 l gasoline on every 100 km from the 190 l tank. The maximum output is 300 LE at 3.000 rpm and with the help of the 3-speed transmission the 3.000+ kg car can reach 100 mph (160 km/h).