Toyota Sports 800
Toyota's first sports car: a featherweight, aerodynamic pioneer with a removable targa top.
- Power
- 45 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 18.0 s
- Top speed
- 96 mph
- Est. value
- $25k–$90k
About the Toyota Sports 800
The Toyota Sports 800, affectionately known as the 'Yota-Hachi', was the brand's first production sports car. Designed by former aircraft engineer Tatsuo Hasegawa, it prioritised aerodynamic efficiency and extreme weight saving, featuring a thin-gauge steel monocoque and aluminium body panels. Its air-cooled 790cc flat-twin engine was derived from the Publica but upgraded with dual carburettors for better performance. It is historically significant for being one of the first production cars to feature a removable targa-style roof panel, predating Porsche's use of the term.
Toyota Sports 800 specs
The Toyota Sports 800 produces 45 bhp (34 kW) and 67 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 18.0 seconds and has a top speed of 96 mph (155 km/h).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Sports 800 |
| Trim | 790cc |
| Years | 1965–1969 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 3,131 built |
| Engine | 0.8-litre air-cooled flat-twin |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 790 cc (0.8 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 45 bhp (34 kW) at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 67 Nm (49 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 96 mph (155 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 580 kg (1,279 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 78 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Toyota Sports 800 worth?
A typical Toyota Sports 800 is estimated to be worth $25,000 – $90,000 (about £19,000 – £67,000).
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
Toyota Sports 800 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota Sports 800 is an Epic card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 62 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.
Toyota Sports 800 fun facts
- The Sports 800 achieved a remarkable 73 mpg (3.9 L/100km) during testing, a testament to its slippery 0.35 drag coefficient.
- Despite its tiny engine, it finished third in the 1967 Fuji 24-hour race, trailing only two Toyota 2000GTs.
- Approximately 10% of production was built in left-hand drive specifically for the Okinawa market, which drove on the right due to US administration.
