Bugatti Type 22 I gallery (1913–1926)

The Bugatti Type 22 was an essential early road-going model conceived by Ettore Bugatti, designed as a more practical and refined touring version of the lightweight Type 13 chassis. It featured an extended wheelbase of 2400 mm and introduced the distinctive oval radiator grille that would become a defining aesthetic hallmark of Bugatti touring automobiles. Under the bonnet, the car initially utilized a 1.4-liter (1368 cc) inline-four engine with an overhead camshaft and two valves per cylinder, which was later upgraded in the post-World War I era to the renowned 1.5-liter (1453 cc) multi-valve engine with four valves per cylinder, earning the iconic Brescia designation. The powertrain was coupled to a precise four-speed manual transmission. The chassis layout utilized rigid axles with semi-elliptic front springs and reversed quarter-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Coachwork was provided either directly by the Molsheim factory or by independent coachbuilders, offering two- and four-passenger open tourers, roadsters, and cabriolets. The model was distributed across key Western European markets and established the brand's reputation for combining engineering finesse with sports luxury.