Porsche 904
The mid-engined masterpiece that bridged the gap between Porsche's road cars and dedicated prototypes.
- Power
- 180 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 5.3 s
- Top speed
- 162 mph
- Est. value
- $1.8m–$2.5m
About the Porsche 904
The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS was the first Porsche to use a ladder chassis and a glass-fibre reinforced plastic body, which was bonded to the steel frame for increased rigidity. Designed by Ferdinand Alexander 'Butzi' Porsche, it was primarily a racing car but was sold to customers to meet FIA Group 3 homologation requirements. It is powered by the complex Type 587/3 four-cam engine, though some later factory examples featured six and eight-cylinder units. Its success was immediate, securing a legendary 1-2 finish at the 1964 Targa Florio and proving competitive in rallies and endurance races alike.
Porsche 904 specs
The Porsche 904 produces 180 bhp (134 kW) and 196 Nm (145 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and has a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h).
| Make | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Model | 904 |
| Trim | Carrera GTS |
| Years | 1963–1965 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 106 built |
| Original price | About $7,200 when new |
| Engine | 2.0-litre flat-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,966 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 180 bhp (134 kW) at 7,800 rpm |
| Torque | 196 Nm (145 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 8,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 162 mph (260 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 650 kg (1,433 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 277 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Porsche 904 worth?
A typical Porsche 904 is estimated to be worth $1,800,000 – $2,500,000 (about £1,340,000 – £1,860,000).
Its original price when new was about $7,200.
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
Porsche 904 rarity in CarSpot
The Porsche 904 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.
Porsche 904 fun facts
- The 904 was the last Porsche developed to be driven to the track, raced, and then driven home again.
- Because Peugeot had trademarked three-digit car names with a middle zero, Porsche marketed the car as the 'Carrera GTS' rather than the 904.
- The body was manufactured by the Heinkel Aircraft Company to ensure the lightweight fibreglass met strict quality standards.
