De Tomaso Vallelunga
The pioneering mid-engined jewel that laid the foundation for De Tomaso's supercar legacy.
- Power
- 105 bhp
- Top speed
- 132 mph
- Est. value
- $245k–$410k
About the De Tomaso Vallelunga
The Vallelunga was Alejandro De Tomaso's first production road car, debuting a sophisticated mid-engine layout years before the Ferrari Dino or Lamborghini Miura. It features a lightweight fiberglass body designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia, mounted on a motorsport-derived pressed steel backbone chassis. Power comes from a tuned Ford Kent engine, which acts as a stressed member of the frame, a radical engineering choice for a road car at the time. Despite its modest power, the Vallelunga's exceptional power-to-weight ratio and race-bred suspension make it a pure, agile driver's car.
De Tomaso Vallelunga specs
The De Tomaso Vallelunga produces 105 bhp (78 kW) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 132 mph (212 km/h).
| Make | De Tomaso |
|---|---|
| Model | Vallelunga |
| Trim | 1.5 |
| Years | 1964–1967 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 59 built |
| Engine | 1.5-litre Ford Kent inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,498 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 105 bhp (78 kW) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 726 kg (1,601 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 145 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a De Tomaso Vallelunga worth?
A typical De Tomaso Vallelunga is estimated to be worth $245,000 – $410,000 (about £183,000 – £306,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
De Tomaso Vallelunga rarity in CarSpot
The De Tomaso Vallelunga is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
De Tomaso Vallelunga fun facts
- The car was named after the Autodromo di Vallelunga, the racing circuit near Rome where Alejandro De Tomaso tested his early competition cars.
- The Vallelunga's engine and transaxle were used as stressed members of the chassis, a technique borrowed directly from Formula 1 design of the era.
- Only about 59 examples were ever built, including a handful of aluminium-bodied prototypes by Fissore before production moved to Ghia.