Sachsenring P240
The Iron Curtain's answer to Mercedes-Benz and the final car to bear the Horch name.
- Power
- 80 bhp
- Top speed
- 87 mph
- Est. value
- $12k–$180k
About the Sachsenring P240
Developed in the former Horch factory in Zwickau, the P240 was East Germany's premier luxury car, intended for high-ranking SED officials and state dignitaries. It featured a smooth 2.4-litre straight-six and American-inspired styling, including a panoramic rear window and two-tone paint. Its production was cut short by a Comecon directive that favoured the Czechoslovakian Tatra 603 as the Eastern Bloc's standard executive vehicle. Today, it is a rare and significant relic of Cold War automotive history, representing the final chapter of the prestigious Horch lineage before the factory pivoted to the Trabant.
Sachsenring P240 specs
The Sachsenring P240 produces 80 bhp (60 kW) and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h).
| Make | Sachsenring |
|---|---|
| Model | P240 |
| Trim | 2.4 |
| Years | 1955–1959 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | East Germany |
| Production | About 1,382 built |
| Engine | 2.4-litre inline-6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,407 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 80 bhp (60 kW) at 4,250 rpm |
| Torque | 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,525 kg (3,362 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 52 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Sachsenring P240 worth?
A typical Sachsenring P240 is estimated to be worth $12,000 – $180,000 (about £8,900 – £134,000).
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
Sachsenring P240 rarity in CarSpot
The Sachsenring P240 is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 69 out of 100. Supercars and serious performance cars, typically worth around £100,000 to £250,000. An Epic card is worth 80 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.
Sachsenring P240 fun facts
- The car was originally launched as the Horch P240, but a legal dispute with the West German Auto Union forced a name change to Sachsenring in 1957.
- A special run of five 'Repräsentant' parade cabriolets was built in 1969 for the 20th anniversary of the GDR, using the original P240 chassis.
- The P240 lost a direct 'state car' shootout against the Tatra 603 in 1958, leading to the termination of its production.
