The Trabant P 601 is a classic compact car produced in East Germany from 1963 to 1990, renowned for its simple design and fiberglass body. Spanning several decades, the P 601 remained largely consistent in size, featuring compact dimensions suitable for urban use. Although modest in power and technology by modern standards, it became a symbol of Eastern Bloc automotive engineering and culture. Today, the Trabant P 601 holds significant historical and nostalgic value, with various generations reflecting slight design and mechanical upgrades.
Discontinued Generations
1964 Trabant P 601

1440 mm
L:3510 mm | W:1510 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1963-1990
- Model Year: 1964
Body Style: Sedan
- Length: 3510 mm138.2 in
- Width: 1510 mm59.4 in
- Height: 1440 mm56.7 in
- Trunk Capacity: 415 liter14.7 cu ft
1964 Trabant P 601 Tramp

1465 mm
L:3480 mm | W:1506 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1963-1990
- Model Year: 1964
Body Style: Cabriolet
- Length: 3480 mm137.0 in
- Width: 1506 mm59.3 in
- Height: 1465 mm57.7 in
1964 Trabant P 601 Universal

1437 mm
L:3560 mm | W:1510 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1963-1990
- Model Year: 1964
Body Style: Wagon
- Length: 3560 mm140.2 in
- Width: 1510 mm59.4 in
- Height: 1437 mm56.6 in
- Trunk Capacity: 450 liter15.9 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 1400 liter49.4 cu ft