[1] Production took place at the Molsheim factory between 1927 and 1936, and the cars were frequently used both as playthings and for more serious racing among the children of the European elite.
The Type 52 was powered by a single 12 volt electric motor with front and reverse.
Braking was done by way of expanding wooden shoes at the front and rear drums.
In 2019, The Little Car Company based in Launton, England received a full license from Bugatti to reproduce the Type-52 in a fully electric, 3/4-scale vehicle for children.
[2] Baby II has two electric powertrain options, ranging from 1 kW to 4 kW, and with the speed key provided with the Pur Sang and Vitesse models, 10 kW of power is unlocked and speed is unlimited with a tested top speed of 45 miles per hour.