The early Bugatti 8-cylinder line began with the 1922 Type 30.

It shared its chassis (including the axles and gearbox) with the Type 13 "Brescia".

The engine produced about 120 hp (89 kW), bringing the little car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than 12 seconds.

160 of these "Grand Sport" cars were made from 1927 through 1931, with a Type 43A roadster appearing that year and lasting through 1932.

A larger and sometimes enclosed tourer, it used a new 3-valve SOHC 3 L (2991 cc/182 in³) engine derived from the Type 43's unit.

The Type 49 featured a straight-8 engine of 3.3 L (3257 cc/198 in³) displacement.