Trabant

Trabant was an East German car brand produced by VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau between 1957 and 1991. It became one of the most iconic symbols of life in East Germany (GDR) during the Cold War.

The most famous model, the Trabant 601, was a small, affordable car with a two-stroke engine and a lightweight body made from Duroplast, a plastic reinforced with recycled materials. Although simple and outdated by Western standards, the Trabant was beloved for its durability and became a cultural icon.

Waiting lists for a new Trabant often stretched over a decade in East Germany. After German reunification, production ended in 1991 as Western cars became widely available. Today, the Trabant remains a cult classic, celebrated in museums, rallies, and as a quirky symbol of Cold War history.

25 Trabant Questions

  • In what year did production of the Trabant begin?

  • Which company manufactured the Trabant?

  • What was the most famous Trabant model?

  • What material was used to build the Trabant’s body?

  • What type of engine powered the classic Trabant?

  • Why was the Trabant considered affordable in East Germany?

  • How long could the waiting list for a Trabant be?

  • What did the Trabant symbolize during the Cold War?

  • How many Trabants were produced in total?

  • Why did the Trabant have a reputation for being outdated?

  • What was the top speed of a typical Trabant 601?

  • How was Duroplast different from metal car bodies?

  • In what year did Trabant production officially end?

  • How did German reunification affect Trabant sales?

  • What role did the Trabant play in the fall of the Berlin Wall?

  • Are Trabants still driven in Germany today?

  • How does the Trabant compare to Western cars of the same era?

  • What fuel economy did the Trabant achieve?

  • Did the Trabant ever receive major design changes?

  • How has the Trabant become a cult car today?

  • What clubs or fan groups celebrate Trabants?

  • What museums feature the Trabant?

  • Was the Trabant exported outside East Germany?

  • What was the nickname often given to the Trabant?

  • What is the legacy of the Trabant in automotive history?

🔍 VSearch 🔗 PTP 💬 Q&A EN 💬 Q&A NL 📈 VSSRank 📣 Share 🐦 Tweet