Germany · founded 1899

Horch Model History

Germany's pre-war luxury marque (1899–1940) — creator of the country's first production straight-eight and the iconic 853 Sport Cabriolet; a founding pillar of Auto Union.

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Early Touring Cars
Horch's pre-eight-cylinder era: twin- and six-cylinder tourers that established the brand as Germany's quality luxury builder.
Touring car · 1901–1925
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Horch 8
Germany's first production straight-eight (1926–1935) — debuted as the Type 303 and grew into a full range of large-displacement luxury tourers.
Luxury car · 1926–1935
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Horch 830
Horch's V8-powered mid-range luxury line (1933–1940) — more accessible than the straight-eight flagships, yet still a prestige car favoured by officials and officers.
Luxury car · 1933–1940
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Horch 853
Horch's ultimate pre-war flagship (1935–1940) — a 5-litre straight-eight sport cabriolet that is today among the most coveted German classics.
Luxury car · 1935–1940
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Early Touring Cars

Horch 8

Horch 830

Horch 853