Tatra 700
The final evolution of the air-cooled, rear-engined Czech luxury limousine.
- Power
- 200 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 118 mph
- Est. value
- $180k–$280k
About the Tatra 700
The Tatra 700 was the last passenger car produced by the historic Czech manufacturer, serving as a heavily modernised evolution of the long-running 613. It retained the brand's signature layout: a rear-mounted, air-cooled V8 engine driving the rear wheels, housed in a hand-built body designed by Geoff Wardle. Primarily used as a state limousine for high-ranking Czech officials, including President Miloš Zeman, the 700 struggled to compete with contemporary Western luxury cars. With only 75 units produced before Tatra shifted exclusively to truck manufacturing, it remains a rare and highly sought-after curiosity for collectors of Eastern Bloc engineering.
Tatra 700 specs
The Tatra 700 produces 200 bhp (149 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.5 seconds and has a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h).
| Make | Tatra |
|---|---|
| Model | 700 |
| Trim | 3.5 |
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Production | About 75 built |
| Engine | 3.5-litre air-cooled V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,495 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 200 bhp (149 kW) at 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,840 kg (4,057 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 109 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Tatra 700 worth?
A typical Tatra 700 is estimated to be worth $180,000 – $280,000 (about £134,000 – £209,000).
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
Tatra 700 rarity in CarSpot
The Tatra 700 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.
Tatra 700 fun facts
- The Tatra 700 is one of the last production cars ever made to feature an air-cooled engine, a layout Tatra pioneered in the 1930s.
- Though it looked modern for the 1990s, the 700 was actually built using modified sheet metal from the 1970s-era Tatra 613.
- The car's front end features a chrome oval design intended to evoke the iconic 1950s Tatra 603.