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CarsDataset

Vehicle specifications database -- 54,000+ variants across 370+ brands. Cars, trucks & motorcycles. Plus 105,000+ real market price listings from 11 European countries.

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Dataset Variants Brands Year Range Spec Fields
Cars 47,344 108 1898-2026 40+
Trucks 5,492 95 1950-2025 45+
Motorcycles 1,858 171 1902-2023 40+
Market Prices 105,000+ 419 Live 12
Total Specs 54,694 370+ 1898-2026

API Quick Start

No API key needed for the preview endpoint -- try it right now:

curl "https://api.carsdataset.com/api/v1/preview/search?brand=BMW&power_min=300"

Response:

{
  "total": 12,
  "page": 1,
  "page_size": 20,
  "results": [
    {
      "brand": "BMW",
      "model": "M3",
      "year": 2021,
      "trim": "M3 Competition",
      "segment": "Sedan",
      "fuel_type": "gasoline",
      "power_hp": 510,
      "torque_nm": 650,
      "acceleration_0_100_s": "3.9",
      "top_speed_kmh": 290,
      "price_eur": 97800,
      "features": ["M Drive Professional", "Adaptive Suspension", "...+82 more"]
    }
  ]
}

Full API access (all 54,000+ vehicles, 50 results/page) requires an API key via X-API-Key header.

Cars Examples

Electric Vehicle -- Tesla Model 3

{
  "brand": "Tesla",
  "model": "Model 3",
  "year": 2019,
  "variant_name": "2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD specs",
  "trim": "Long Range AWD",
  "segment": "Sedan",
  "body_type": "4-doors, sedan",
  "fuel_type": "electric",
  "engine_type": "electric motor",
  "power_kw": 324,
  "power_hp": 441,
  "torque_nm": 493,
  "drive_type": "front+rear",
  "curb_weight_kg": 1831,
  "top_speed_kmh": 233,
  "acceleration_0_100_s": "4.6",
  "price_eur": 58980,
  "is_ev": true,
  "features": ["Autopilot", "Adaptive Cruise Control", "...86 items"]
}

Supercar -- Ferrari SF90 Spider

{
  "brand": "Ferrari",
  "model": "SF90 Spider",
  "year": 2020,
  "segment": "Convertible",
  "fuel_type": "gasoline",
  "engine_type": "turbocharged petrol",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 3990,
  "cylinders": 8,
  "cylinder_config": "V",
  "power_hp": 780,
  "torque_nm": 800,
  "drive_type": "all-wheel",
  "top_speed_kmh": 340,
  "acceleration_0_100_s": "2.5"
}

Luxury Sedan -- BMW 530d

{
  "brand": "BMW",
  "model": "5 series",
  "year": 2020,
  "trim": "530d",
  "segment": "Sedan",
  "fuel_type": "diesel",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 2993,
  "cylinders": 6,
  "power_hp": 286,
  "torque_nm": 650,
  "transmission_type": "automatic",
  "gears": 8,
  "top_speed_kmh": 250,
  "fuel_consumption_combined": "4.5",
  "co2_emissions_gkm": 118,
  "price_eur": 73969,
  "features": ["ABS", "Stability Control", "LED Headlights", "...84 items"]
}

Trucks Examples

Heavy Truck -- Mercedes-Benz Actros

{
  "brand": "Mercedes-Benz",
  "model": "Actros",
  "variant_name": "Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845 LS",
  "trim": "1845 LS",
  "segment": "Heavy",
  "body_type": "Tractor",
  "cab_type": "Megaspace",
  "axle_config": "4x2",
  "fuel_type": "diesel",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 12800,
  "cylinders": 6,
  "power_hp": 449,
  "torque_nm": 2200,
  "emission_standard": "Euro VI",
  "transmission_type": "automatic",
  "gears": 12,
  "gvw_kg": 18000,
  "gcw_kg": 40000,
  "fuel_tank_l": 400,
  "features": ["Engine: OM 471", "Tyres: 315/80R22.5", "...+8 more"]
}

Light Truck -- Volkswagen Crafter

{
  "brand": "Volkswagen",
  "model": "Crafter",
  "variant_name": "VW Crafter 2.0 TDI 177",
  "segment": "Light",
  "fuel_type": "diesel",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 1968,
  "cylinders": 4,
  "power_hp": 177,
  "torque_nm": 410,
  "emission_standard": "Euro VI",
  "gvw_kg": 5000,
  "payload_capacity_kg": 2400
}

Motorcycles Examples

Superbike -- Ducati Panigale V4

{
  "brand": "Ducati",
  "model": "Panigale V4",
  "year": 2022,
  "trim": "V4 S",
  "category": "sport",
  "subcategory": "supersport",
  "fuel_type": "gasoline",
  "engine_type": "Four stroke, V4, DOHC",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 1103,
  "cylinders": 4,
  "power_hp": 214,
  "torque_nm": 124,
  "transmission_type": "manual",
  "gears": 6,
  "drive_type": "chain",
  "top_speed_kmh": 299,
  "curb_weight_kg": 195,
  "seat_height_mm": 830,
  "front_suspension": "Ohlins NIX30 43mm USD fork",
  "rear_suspension": "Ohlins TTX36 monoshock",
  "front_brake": "2x 330mm Brembo Stylema",
  "abs_type": "Bosch Cornering ABS EVO",
  "traction_control": true,
  "riding_modes": "Race, Sport, Street, Wet",
  "features": ["Quick shifter", "Wheelie control", "Launch control", "...+12 more"]
}

Adventure -- BMW R 1250 GS

{
  "brand": "BMW",
  "model": "R 1250 GS",
  "year": 2022,
  "category": "adventure",
  "fuel_type": "gasoline",
  "engine_type": "Four stroke, boxer twin",
  "cubic_capacity_cc": 1254,
  "cylinders": 2,
  "power_hp": 136,
  "torque_nm": 143,
  "top_speed_kmh": 200,
  "curb_weight_kg": 249,
  "seat_height_mm": 850,
  "fuel_tank_capacity_l": 20.0,
  "abs_type": "BMW Motorrad ABS Pro",
  "traction_control": true,
  "riding_modes": "Rain, Road, Dynamic, Enduro"
}

Cars Spec Fields

Identity & Classification

Field Type Example
brand string "BMW"
model string "5 series"
year integer 2020
variant_name string "2020 BMW 530d specs"
trim string "530d"
segment string "Sedan", "SUV", "Convertible"
body_type string "4-doors, sedan"
doors integer 4
seats integer 5

Engine & Powertrain

Field Type Example
fuel_type string "gasoline", "diesel", "electric"
engine_type string "Inline 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel"
cubic_capacity_cc integer 2993
cylinders integer 6
cylinder_config string "Inline", "V", "Flat"
aspiration string "turbocharged", "naturally aspirated"
power_kw integer 210
power_hp integer 286
torque_nm integer 650
transmission_type string "automatic", "manual"
gears integer 8
drive_type string "rear", "front", "front+rear"

Dimensions & Performance

Field Type Example
length_mm integer 4963
width_mm integer 1868
height_mm integer 1479
wheelbase_mm integer 2975
curb_weight_kg integer 1735
top_speed_kmh integer 250
acceleration_0_100_s float 5.6
fuel_consumption_combined float 4.5 (L/100km)
co2_emissions_gkm integer 118
price_eur decimal 73969.00

Features Array

Each vehicle includes an array of equipment/feature strings (avg 84 per vehicle):

"ABS", "Stability Control", "LED Headlights", "Navigation System",
"Adaptive Cruise Control", "Lane Keeping Assist", "Apple CarPlay", ...

Truck Spec Fields

Field Type Example
segment string "Heavy", "Light"
cab_type string "Megaspace", "Day cab"
axle_config string "4x2", "6x4", "8x4"
emission_standard string "Euro VI", "Euro V"
gvw_kg integer 18000
gcw_kg integer 40000
kerb_weight_kg integer 7500
payload_capacity_kg integer 10500
fuel_tank_l float 400
+ all standard powertrain/dimension fields

Motorcycle Spec Fields

Field Type Example
category string "sport", "naked", "adventure", "cruiser"
subcategory string "supersport", "touring enduro"
seat_height_mm integer 830
fuel_tank_capacity_l float 16.0
front_suspension string "Ohlins NIX30 43mm USD fork"
rear_suspension string "Ohlins TTX36 monoshock"
front_brake string "2x 330mm Brembo Stylema"
rear_brake string "245mm single disc"
abs_type string "Bosch Cornering ABS EVO"
traction_control boolean true
riding_modes string "Race, Sport, Street, Wet"
+ all standard powertrain/dimension fields

Brand Coverage

Cars (108 brands)

Premium -- Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar, Porsche, Genesis Mass Market -- Toyota, Honda, Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru Supercar -- Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Pagani, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin Electric -- Tesla, BYD, Rivian, Polestar, Lucid, NIO, Xpeng

Trucks (95 brands)

European -- Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Scania, MAN, DAF, Iveco, Renault Global -- Tata, Isuzu, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso, KamAZ, Dongfeng, FAW

Motorcycles (171 brands)

Japanese -- Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki European -- Ducati, BMW, KTM, Triumph, Aprilia, Husqvarna American -- Harley-Davidson, Indian, Zero Scooter -- Vespa, Piaggio, Kymco, SYM

Market Prices

105,000+ real asking prices from multiple European marketplaces, updated regularly.

Field Type Example
brand string "BMW"
model string "320d"
year integer 2019
price_eur decimal 24500.00
mileage_km integer 87000
fuel_type string "Diesel"
transmission string "Automatic"
power_hp integer 190
power_kw integer 140
condition string "used"
country string "DE"
seller_type string "dealer"

Coverage: 419 brands, 11 countries (DE, AT, BE, ES, FR, IT, NL, LU, SI, BA, HR).

Marketplace names are pseudonymized in API responses (MKT_XXXX codes) so the data is safe to redistribute in your product without exposing upstream sources.

Sample Data

This repository contains sample data for evaluation:

Cars

Trucks

Motorcycles

Market Prices

Pricing

Package Price Includes
Cars Dataset $499 one-time 47,000+ variants, 108 brands, quarterly updates
Trucks Dataset $399 one-time 5,400+ variants, 95 brands, quarterly updates
Motorcycles Dataset $299 one-time 1,850+ variants, 171 brands, quarterly updates
Market Prices Export $199 one-time 105K+ listings CSV, 11 countries
Complete Bundle $999 one-time Cars + Trucks + Motorcycles
API Starter $149/month All endpoints, 1,000 req/min
API Pro $299/month All endpoints, 5,000 req/min, priority support

Ready to purchase? Go straight to checkout at https://api.carsdataset.com or email vedran@knittedlogic.com.

Contact

For licensing inquiries, custom exports, or API access: vedran@knittedlogic.com

License

This dataset is proprietary. Sample data provided for evaluation purposes only.

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Global Cars, Trucks & motorcycle Specs & Features Dataset (1898–2026) — over 35,000 variants across 370+ brands with detailed specs, performance, dimensions, and features. Perfect for developers, researchers, and AI projects.

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