Retrieve Detailed Vehicle Specs with a Vehicle Specifications API
Get accurate, structured vehicle specifications data you can trust with a vehicle specifications API.
Our API helps you fetch detailed car specs by VIN or by year, make, and model in seconds for all manufacturers from the year 1981 to the present.
What Is a Vehicle Specifications API?
The Vehicle Databases Vehicle Specifications API gives businesses and developers access to detailed vehicle specifications by VIN or Year, Make, Model, Trim. It returns structured technical data, including engine details, performance, dimensions, fuel economy, features, and pricing.
Built for speed and consistency, this vehicle data API is designed to power websites, applications, and internal systems with reliable vehicle specifications at scale.
What Makes Our Vehicle Specs API Stand Out?
There are plenty of automotive APIs out there. Very few are built with real business workflows in mind.
Here is what makes this vehicle specifications API different:
100% Availability
Get vehicle specifications by VIN or Year, Make, model, and Trim.
Production-ready Reliability
JSON responses in < 1 second, 99.99% uptime
Broad Coverage
Covers vehicles from 1981 to 2026, over 74 makes, 1,831 models, 80,000+ trims, and 16,000+ data points.
Frequently Updated Data
Specifications and coverage are reviewed and updated monthly to keep data current.
Easy Integration
Simple REST API with clear, developer-friendly documentation.
Advanced VIN Decoding
VIN lookups use advanced decoding to ensure accurate trim-level specifications.
How Does the Vehicle Specifications API Work?
This API is built for flexibility and consistency. You can retrieve vehicle specifications using either a VIN or year, make, and model, depending on how your system is designed.
How You Can Call the Vehicle Data API
You have two primary ways to access vehicle specifications data:
By VIN
Use a VIN to retrieve specifications for an exact vehicle configuration. This is ideal when you need precise identification tied to a specific vehicle.
By Year, Make, Model, and Trim
Query the API using year, make, model, and trim to support catalog-style lookups, inventory systems, and comparison tools.
Sample JSON Response from the Vehicle Specs API
Below is an example of a typical JSON response returned by the Vehicle Specifications API, showing how vehicle data is structured and organized across categories:
API response sample
- Year: 2020
- Make: BMW
- Model: 745e
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"year": 2024,
"make": "Audi",
"model": "Q8",
"trim": "55 Premium Plus",
"style": "4dr All Wheel Drive quattro Sport Utility",
"trim_and_style": "55 Premium Plus 4dr All Wheel Drive quattro Sport Utility",
"summary": "",
"price": {
"base_msrp": "77,800",
"delivery_charges": "1,195",
"invoice_price": "",
"total_price": "78,995",
"currency": "USD"
},
"vehicle": {
"epa_classification": "Standard SUV 4WD",
"rear_door_type": "",
"body_type": "SUV",
"doors": ""
},
"dimensions": [
{
"exterior": [
{
"overall_length": [
{
"value": "4,993.64",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "196.6",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"overall_length_without_rear_bumper": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"overall_length_with_rear_bumper": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"overall_width": [
{
"value": "1,993.9",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "78.5",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"max_width_without_mirrors": [
{
"value": "78.5",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "1,993.9",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"overall_height": [
{
"value": "1,706.88",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "67.2",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"liftover_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"overhang_front": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"overhang_rear_without_bumper": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"rear_door_opening_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"rear_door_opening_width": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"side_door_opening_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"track_width_front": [
{
"value": "66.1",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "1,678.94",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"track_width_rear": [
{
"value": "66.6",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "1,691.64",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"wheelbase": [
{
"value": "2,994.66",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "117.9",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"front_step_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"side_step_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"ground_to_top_of_load_floor": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"cab_to_end_of_frame": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"bed_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"interior": [
{
"passenger_volume": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
}
]
},
{
"trunk_volume": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"front_head_room": [
{
"value": "942.34",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "37.1",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"rear_head_room": [
{
"value": "967.74",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "38.1",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"third_row_head_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fourth_row_head_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fifth_row_head_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"front_shoulder_room": [
{
"value": "1,511.3",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "59.5",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"rear_shoulder_room": [
{
"value": "1,485.9",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "58.5",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"third_row_shoulder_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fourth_row_shoulder_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fifth_row_shoulder_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"front_hip_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"rear_hip_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"third_row_hip_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fourth_row_hip_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fifth_row_hip_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"front_leg_room": [
{
"value": "1,056.64",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "41.6",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"rear_leg_room": [
{
"value": "1,021.08",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "40.2",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"third_row_leg_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fourth_row_leg_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"fifth_row_leg_room": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"cargo": [
{
"cargo_volume": [
{
"value": "1,718.84",
"unit": "l"
},
{
"value": "60.7",
"unit": "cu.ft"
}
]
},
{
"max_cargo_volume": [
{
"value": "1,718.84",
"unit": "l"
},
{
"value": "60.7",
"unit": "cu.ft"
}
]
},
{
"front_cargo_volume": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_to_seat1": [
{
"value": "60.7",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "1,718.84",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_to_seat2": [
{
"value": "30.5",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "863.67",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_to_seat3": [
{
"value": "30.5",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "863.67",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_to_seat4": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_with_rear_seat_down": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_volume_with_rear_seat_up": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"extended_cab_cargo_volume": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "cu.ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"floor_to_console_cargo_area_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"floor_to_seat1_cargo_area_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"floor_to_seat2_cargo_area_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"floor_to_seat3_cargo_area_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"beltline_cargo_area_width": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_box_height": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_box_floor_length": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_box_floor_width": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"cargo_box_wheelhousings_width": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"tailgate_width": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"weights": [
{
"curb_weight_as_spec'd": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"payload_as_spec'd": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"curb_weight_base": [
{
"value": "5,049",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "2,289.8",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"curb_weight": [
{
"value": "5,049",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "2,289.8",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"curb_weight_front": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"curb_weight_rear": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"gross_axle_weight_rating": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"gross_combined_weight_rating": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"gross_vehicle_weight_rating": [
{
"value": "6,471",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "2,934.69",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_payload_capacity": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"option_weight_front": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"option_weight_rear": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"total_option_weight": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"towing_capacity": [
{
"value": "3,300",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "7,284.77",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"payload_capacity": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"ground_clearance": [
{
"ground_clearance_max": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"ground_clearance_min": [
{
"value": "147.32",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "5.8",
"unit": "in"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"off_road_attributes": [
{
"approach_angle": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "deg"
}
]
},
{
"departure_angle": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "deg"
}
]
},
{
"ramp_breakover_angle": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "deg"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"steering": [
{
"turning_diameter_curb_to_curb": [
{
"value": "43.6",
"unit": "ft"
},
{
"value": "13.29",
"unit": "m"
}
]
},
{
"turning_diameter_wall_to_wall": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "m"
}
]
},
{
"turning_radius_curb_to_curb": [
{
"value": "21.8",
"unit": "ft"
},
{
"value": "6.64",
"unit": "m"
}
]
},
{
"turning_radius_wall_to_wall": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "ft"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "m"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"trailering": [
{
"max_capacity": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_tongue_dead_weight_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_trailer_dead_weight_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_tongue_fifth_wheel_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_trailer_fifth_wheel_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_tongue_weigth_distributing_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
},
{
"max_trailer_weigth_distributing_hitch": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "kg"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"braking": [
{
"front_brake_rotor_dia": [
{
"value": "14.8",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "375.92",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"front_brake_rotor_thickness": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"rear_brake_rotor_dia": [
{
"value": "13.8",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "350.52",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
},
{
"rear_brake_rotor_thickness": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"wheels": [
{
"front_wheel_size": [
{
"value": "21 X 10 ",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"rear_wheel_size": [
{
"value": "21 X 10 ",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"spare_wheel_size": [
{
"value": "Compact ",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"wheel_torque": [
{
"value": "118",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"engine": [
{
"engine_size": [
{
"value": "3.0 TFSI 6 Cylinder 24-Valve DOHC 335 HP",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"horsepower": [
{
"value": "5,700",
"unit": "rpm"
},
{
"value": "335",
"unit": "hp"
}
]
},
{
"torque": [
{
"value": "2,800",
"unit": "rpm"
},
{
"value": "369",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
},
{
"bore": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
},
{
"stroke": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mm"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "in"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"fuel": [
{
"tank_capacity": [
{
"value": "22.5",
"unit": "gal"
},
{
"value": "85.16",
"unit": "l"
}
]
},
{
"auxiliary_fuel_tank_capacity": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "gal"
},
{
"value": "",
"unit": "l"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"mpg": [
{
"cruising_range_city": [
{
"value": "382.5",
"unit": "mi"
}
]
},
{
"cruising_range_hwy": [
{
"value": "517.5",
"unit": "mi"
}
]
},
{
"estimated_battery_range": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "mi"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"electric_powertrain": [
{
"motor1_torque": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
},
{
"motor2_torque": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
},
{
"motor3_torque": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
},
{
"motor4_torque": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "lb.ft"
}
]
},
{
"motor_horsepower": [
{
"value": "",
"unit": "hp"
}
]
}
]
},
{
"traction_battery": [
{
"all_electric_range": [
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"Leather Seating Surfaces",
"Interior Trim -inc: Genuine Wood/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Genuine Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Genuine Wood/Piano Black Console Insert and Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents",
"Front Cupholder",
"Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 3 12V DC Power Outlets",
"Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch",
"Air Filtration",
"Driver Information Center",
"Roll-Up Cargo Cover",
"Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go",
"HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter",
"Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start",
"Perimeter Alarm",
"Front And Rear Map Lights",
"Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls",
"Trip Computer",
"Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins",
"FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access",
"Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material",
"Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows",
"Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel",
"Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror",
"Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature",
"Cruise Control",
"Ashtray",
"Driver Foot Rest",
"Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting",
"HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Residual Heat Recirculation, Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts",
"Compass",
"3 12V DC Power Outlets",
"Smart Device Remote Engine Start",
"Tracker System",
"Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button",
"Leatherette Door Trim Insert",
"Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down",
"Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats",
"Rear Cupholder",
"2 Seatback Storage Pockets",
"Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer",
"Carpet Floor Trim",
"Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints",
"Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest",
"Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning",
"Redundant Digital Speedometer"
]
},
{
"title": "Exterior Features",
"description": [
"Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Washer and Delay-Off",
"Cornering Lights",
"Metal-Look Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim",
"Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks",
"Metal-Look Bodyside Insert and Body-Colored Wheel Well Trim",
"Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets",
"Tires: 285/45R21 113Y XL All-Season",
"Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo",
"Aluminum Panels",
"Deep Tinted Glass",
"Front And Rear Fog Lamps",
"Perimeter/Approach Lights",
"Steel Spare Wheel",
"Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade",
"Roof Rack Rails Only",
"Tire Mobility Kit",
"Body-Colored Front Bumper",
"Metal-Look Grille",
"LED Brakelights",
"Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster",
"Lip Spoiler",
"Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access",
"Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert",
"Body-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator",
"Body-Colored Door Handles",
"Headlights-Automatic Highbeams",
"Wheels: 21\" 5-W-Spoke Design Diamond Turned Finish -inc: Graphite gray"
]
},
{
"title": "Safety Features",
"description": [
"Audi side assist Blind Spot",
"ABS And Driveline Traction Control",
"Collision Mitigation-Rear",
"Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags",
"Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners",
"Airbag Occupancy Sensor",
"Rear Side-Impact Airbag",
"Collision Mitigation-Front",
"Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags",
"Lane departure warning Lane Keeping Assist",
"Power Rear Child Safety Locks",
"Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)",
"Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance",
"Side Impact Beams",
"Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning",
"Audi parking system plus Front And Rear Parking Sensors",
"Audi pre sense basic and front",
"Back-Up Camera",
"Lane departure warning Lane Departure Warning",
"SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags"
]
},
{
"title": "Mechanical Features",
"description": [
"22.5 Gal. Fuel Tank",
"Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake",
"Engine Oil Cooler",
"Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars",
"68-Amp/Hr 380CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection",
"Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Adaptive Suspension",
"GVWR: 6,471 lbs",
"Multi-Link Front Suspension w/Coil Springs",
"Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering",
"1102# Maximum Payload",
"Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic",
"Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust",
"Engine: 3.0 TFSI 6 Cylinder 24-Valve DOHC 335 HP -inc: start/stop system w/48V MHEV mild hybrid technology",
"TBD Axle Ratio",
"Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler",
"Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers",
"Permanent Locking Hubs",
"Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control",
"Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs",
"Hybrid Electric Motor",
"Lithium Ion Traction Battery",
"Full-Time All-Wheel"
]
},
{
"title": "Entertainment Features",
"description": [
"Radio: Audi MMI Nav Plus w/MMI Touch Response -inc: Audi connect CARE w/remote start (limited time subscription, acceptance of terms required), Audi connect NAV and PLUS (6-month trial subscription, acceptance of terms required), Audi smartphone interface (wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), Audi sound system, Bluetooth w/audio streaming and SiriusXM w/360L (3-month platinum plan trial subscription)",
"3 LCD Monitors In The Front",
"Real-Time Traffic Display",
"10 Speakers",
"Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System",
"Audio Theft Deterrent",
"Window Grid Diversity Antenna"
]
}
],
"recalls": [],
"maintenance": [],
"repair": []
}
}
API Documentation
The goal of our documentation is to assist you in a fast and reliable integration process. We have made it very easy for your team to get access to the API with no obstacles by providing a detailed description of every endpoint, parameter, and response field.
You’ll find practical examples, clear request formats, and structured responses that make it easy to connect the API to your systems and move straight into production.
Test the Vehicle Specifications API
Submit a VIN or year, make, and model to preview the JSON response returned by the API and review the exact vehicle specifications your system will receive.
What Data You Get With Our Vehicle Specifications API
Let’s talk about what actually comes back from the API. Not marketing promises. Real, usable data your systems can rely on.
This vehicle specifications API is built to return deep, structured information that closely follows how manufacturers define and publish vehicle data. Everything is organized, predictable, and easy to work with.
Core Vehicle Information
You receive essential identification data that clearly defines each vehicle configuration, including:
- Make, model, year, and trim level
- Body style and number of doors
- Vehicle size or class where available
This ensures your platform always works with the correct vehicle version, even when trims or model years are very similar.
Engine and Performance Data
This is where many APIs fall short, and ours does not. You get detailed performance and engine information, such as
- Engine displacement and configuration
- Horsepower and net torque figures
- Valvetrain and camshaft details
- Engine model, layout, and design type
These details are critical for buyers comparing performance, insurers assessing risk, and analytics tools that depend on technical accuracy.
Transmission and Drivetrain
Each response includes drivetrain and transmission details that affect performance and handling:
- Transmission type and number of gears
- Drive type such as FWD, RWD, or AWD
- Final drive axle ratios when available
This level of detail supports precise filtering, comparison tools, and technical evaluations.
Vehicle size is more than just length and width. You receive comprehensive measurement data, including:
- Length, width, height, and wheelbase
- Ground clearance and overall footprint
- Interior space measurements and trunk volume
- Curb weight and related weight metrics
This information is especially useful for fleet planning, logistics, fitment checks, and buyer decision-making.
Fuel Economy Data
Fuel-related specifications are included to support cost and efficiency analysis:
- City and highway mileage ratings
- Combined fuel economy when available
- Fuel type and fuel tank capacity
This allows platforms to estimate running costs, compare efficiency across models, and support environmentally focused decisions.
Colors, Wheels, and Appearance
The API includes configuration and appearance data that improves listings and user experience:
- Exterior and interior color options with RGB values
- Wheel sizes, designs, and materials
- Tire specifications and fitment details
This data helps present vehicles accurately and consistently across platforms.
Features and Equipment
This is one of the most valuable sections of the vehicle specs API. You receive structured feature data grouped by category, including:
- Mechanical and powertrain systems
- Interior comfort, convenience, and seating features
- Exterior equipment, lighting, and trim elements
- Safety systems, restraints, and driver assistance features
All features are organized and standardized. No scraping. No guesswork.
Vehicle Price
Pricing data is included to support listings, valuation tools, and market analysis:
- Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
- Destination charges where available
- Related market value fields
This allows businesses to present accurate pricing context alongside technical specifications, without relying on separate data sources.
Why You Need Vehicle Specifications Data
Incomplete or inconsistent vehicle data creates real problems. Listings look thin. Comparisons feel unreliable. Internal teams waste time fixing errors that should not exist in the first place.
Having access to vehicle specifications solves those problems. Some reasons why companies rely on a dedicated car specifications API are:
Accurate Vehicle Identification
Dealerships, marketplaces, and vehicle history platforms rely on specs data to ensure every vehicle is described exactly as it left the factory, including the correct trim, drivetrain, and configuration.
Faster Automation
Marketplaces, inventory tools, and fleet systems use specifications data to automatically populate listings, reports, and internal records with a single API call instead of manual entry.
Lower Operating Costs
Automated access to accurate vehicle specifications reduces time spent on research, data cleanup, and corrections, helping businesses lower ongoing operational costs.
Better Buyer Confidence
Consumer-facing platforms benefit from detailed specifications that help users understand what they are buying, which reduces confusion and builds trust.
Cleaner Internal Workflows
Insurance providers, rental companies, and analytics teams work more efficiently when vehicle data is consistent, structured, and easy to process.
Scalable Growth
As inventory sizes, user traffic, or vehicle coverage grows, an API-driven approach allows businesses to scale without adding complexity or manual overhead.
Who Uses the Vehicle Specifications API?
With the car database API, we provide solutions for a wide range of automotive businesses that rely on accurate vehicle data at scale.
How Businesses Use the Vehicle Specifications API
Below are common ways automotive businesses use the Vehicle Specifications API to access reliable specifications data and support day-to-day operations:
Car Dealerships
Use the vehicle specifications API to provide buyers with detailed specifications, helping them make informed decisions.
Online Car Marketplace
Online marketplaces and Classifieds for buying and selling cars can use this API to populate listings with accurate and up-to-date vehicle specifications.
Auto Repair Shops
Access detailed vehicle specifications, including dimensions, equipment, and engine details, to facilitate service and repair procedures.
Car Rental Agencies
Use the API to provide renters detailed vehicle information, including fuel efficiency, seating capacity, and entertainment systems.
Insurance Companies
Access vehicle specs to simplify risk assessments, generate quotes, process claims, and underwrite policies.
Vehicle History Report Providers
Enhance reports with detailed vehicle specs, including engine details, transmission type, fuel efficiency, and interior features.
Auto Parts & Accessory Businesses
Match parts and accessories correctly using precise vehicle configuration and specification data.
Fleet Management Platforms
Analyze fleet composition, operating costs, and vehicle suitability using consistent specifications data.
Car Rental & Ride-Sharing Applications
Present standardized vehicle details that help users choose the right vehicle for their needs.
Developers building automotive tools, research platforms, comparison websites, or data-driven applications also rely on vehicle specifications data to power accurate results and meaningful insights.
How Our Vehicle Specifications API Compares
Not all vehicle data APIs are built the same. Many providers focus on surface-level data or limit access to core specifications. Our approach is different.
Here’s a side-by-side look at how the VehicleDatabases.com vehicle specifications API compares to typical automotive data providers.
| Features | Vehicle Databases | Other Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Trim-level accuracy | ✓ Exact trim and configuration data | Often partial |
| VIN and YMM lookups | ✓ Supported | Usually limited |
| Specs Depth | ✓ 16,000+ specification data points | Limited data fields |
| Coverage size | ✓ 74 makes, 1,831 models, 80,000+ trims | Smaller datasets |
| Coverage range | ✓ 1981–2026 | narrower |
| Data Freshness | ✓ Updated and improved almost monthly | Infrequent Updates |
| Engine and performance detail | ✓ Horsepower, torque, engine specs | Basic labels |
| Dimensions and weight | ✓ Interior and exterior measurements | Exterior only |
| Features and safety data | ✓ Structured and categorized | Incomplete |
| Pricing data | ✓ MSRP included | Rarely available |
| API readiness | ✓ Built for B2B scale | Consumer-focused |
| API reliability | ✓ 99.99% uptime | Not always stated |
| Response format | ✓ Clean, predictable JSON | Inconsistent |
| Documentation quality | ✓ Clear and practical | Often minimal |
| Integration effort | ✓ Simple REST setup | More setup required |
Related APIs You Can Use Together
Vehicle specifications are most powerful when combined with other automotive data tools. Below are related APIs that pair naturally with this service:
Decode VINs accurately before pulling detailed specifications.
Add ownership history, title events, accidents, and all past records.
Access pricing insights and valuation data for all vehicles.
Retrieve vehicle details using license plate numbers where supported.
Provide past service records and maintenance insights alongside specs.
Access detailed specifications and technical data for motorcycles.
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FAQs on Vehicle Specifications API
What is the best vehicle data API?
The best vehicle data API depends on what you actually need to do with the data. If your business relies on detailed specs like engine details, trims, dimensions, and features, a full vehicle specifications API is usually the right choice. It gives you more than basic identification and works better for real-world use.
Is there a free vehicle data API for developers?
A free vehicle data API is sometimes available through trial access or small credit limits. These options are useful for testing and development, but they are not meant for live or large-scale systems. Most production setups require a paid plan.
What kind of data can I get from a vehicle API?
The kind of data you can get from a vehicle API includes vehicle specifications, engine and performance details, dimensions, fuel economy, pricing information, features, and safety equipment. The exact depth depends on the provider and the API type.
How accurate is data from vehicle data APIs?
The accuracy of data from vehicle data APIs depends on the quality of the sources and how regularly the data is updated. Our API uses manufacturer and trusted industry data, which helps keep specifications consistent and reliable across different models and years.
How much does a vehicle data API cost?
The cost of a vehicle data API depends on usage, such as how many requests you make and the type of data you access. Pricing details are available once you sign up, so you can choose a plan that fits your needs before going live.
What's the difference between a VIN decoder API and a full vehicle data API?
The difference between a VIN decoder API and a full vehicle data API is how the data is accessed and used. A VIN decoder API focuses on decoding the VIN itself to identify the vehicle and may return some basic specifications.
A full vehicle specifications API goes further by delivering detailed specs, features, dimensions, pricing, and technical data, whether the lookup starts from a VIN or from year, make, and model.
Can I get real-time data from a vehicle API?
Real-time data from a vehicle API is uncommon for specifications, because specs do not change often. Real-time data usually applies to telematics, tracking, or connected vehicle services, not factory specs.
How do I integrate a vehicle data API into my application?
You can integrate a vehicle data API by sending standard HTTP requests and working with the JSON responses. After the basic setup, all endpoint details, parameters, and examples are available in our documentation to guide the full integration process.
Are there vehicle data APIs that work internationally?
Yes, there are vehicle data APIs that work internationally. Our API supports vehicles across North America and the European Union, with coverage clearly defined so you can confirm availability before integrating.
What are the main providers of automotive data APIs?
The main providers of automotive data APIs include Vehicle Databases, which offers one of the most complete and flexible vehicle data solutions for B2B use, along with other providers such as NHTSA and others.
What is the best website for detailed vehicle specifications?
The best website for detailed vehicle specifications is one that uses a structured database rather than static or manually entered data. Platforms like Detailed Vehicle History and Instant VIN Reports provide access to reliable vehicle specifications alongside other useful vehicle information.
How accurate are online vehicle specification databases?
The accuracy of online vehicle specification databases varies widely. Databases powered by professional APIs are generally much more accurate than crowdsourced or manually updated sites.
What specifications matter most when buying a used car?
The specifications that matter most when buying a used car include engine type, fuel economy, safety features, weight, and maintenance-related details.