Fiat 60 HP
The world's first cost-no-object supercar for the Edwardian elite.
- Power
- 60 bhp
- Top speed
- 50 mph
- Est. value
- $750k–$1.2m
About the Fiat 60 HP
Introduced in 1904, the Fiat 60 HP was a landmark of early automotive engineering, designed to surpass the Mercedes 60 HP as the ultimate luxury performance vehicle. It featured a massive 10.6-litre T-head four-cylinder engine and was the first Fiat to utilise a pressed steel chassis, offering superior rigidity over contemporary wooden frames. The 'Executive' or high-end touring versions were often bodied by prestigious coachbuilders like Quinby, featuring advanced aluminium bodywork. Its staggering price and 60-horsepower output made it the preserve of emperors and industrial titans, establishing Fiat's early reputation for high-performance excellence.
Fiat 60 HP specs
The Fiat 60 HP produces 60 bhp (45 kW). It has a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
| Make | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Model | 60 HP |
| Trim | Executive |
| Years | 1904–1909 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Tourer |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 86 built |
| Original price | About $19,000 when new |
| Engine | 10.6-litre T-head inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 10,563 cc (10.6 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) at 1,200 rpm |
| Top speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Fiat 60 HP worth?
A typical Fiat 60 HP is estimated to be worth $750,000 – $1,200,000 (about £559,000 – £895,000).
Its original price when new was about $19,000.
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
Fiat 60 HP rarity in CarSpot
The Fiat 60 HP 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.
Fiat 60 HP fun facts
- One 1905 example was purchased by August Anheuser-Busch Sr. on the personal recommendation of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who had recently replaced his Mercedes with a Fiat.
- At its launch, the 60 HP was the most expensive car in the world, with the chassis alone costing $13,500—roughly 22 times the price of a contemporary Oldsmobile.
- The engine is so large and slow-revving that it can idle at just 70 rpm, allowing onlookers to practically count every individual combustion stroke.