You need plenty of tools to survive in Project Zomboid, and cars are an underratedly important one, helping players traverse the massive Knox Country to reach new supplies and navigate barren areas quickly and safely. In a pinch, your car can even help you get a (stressful) night's rest as a last-resort shelter! And since there's no shortage of vehicles to choose from in the apocalypse, especially if you're crafty enough to fix up non-operational options, here we'll cover every car and vehicle in Project Zomboid along with their stats like speed, trunk capacity, engine power, and more.

How do Cars Work in Project Zomboid?

Without a car, you'll find traversing the world of Project Zomboid can take a long time. With one, you won't have to walk everywhere, you'll have more storage, and you can spend more time getting more essential survival tasks done. So how can you locate your new dream car? You can find operable vehicles across Knox Country in parking lots, driveways, or other once-transit-heavy areas, such as bridges. Of course, each car's condition varies. Some cars will start up immediately, some need a hotwire, and some are beyond repair. However, you can repair most cars with the right tools and equipment. You'll need to ensure you have the Mechanic and Metalworking skills and the Laines Auto Manual for specific vehicle repair options. Naturally, any tool or part you need for fixing up a vehicle can be scrounged from wreckage all over the map. There are three types of vehicles, and each has its own Laines Auto Manual you need to read to make repairs and work with their parts.

• Standard: Standard cars with standard features. Repairable when you read the Laines Standard Auto Manual.
• Sport: Cars that might not offer as much storage, but are speedier. Repairable when you read the Laines Performance Auto Manual.
• Heavy-Duty: Cars that can offer more storage and much more durability. Repairable when you read the Laines Commercial Auto Manual.

Car Stats

There are many variables that come into play when deciding between different vehicles in Project Zomboid. Whether you're looking for a speedy getaway car, a roomy storage caravan, or a durable hunk of metal to run down zombies with, you'll have plenty of options to pick from, and many stats to consider. These include:

• Weight: Base mass of the vehicle. Affects acceleration and collisions. Heavier vehicles push through obstacles better but accelerate and brake more slowly.
• Engine power: Raw power output of the engine, determining how fast the vehicle can accelerate. Higher means faster pickup and stronger towing ability.
• Engine quality: Base reliability rating of the engine. Higher means it’ll take more damage before engine failure.
• Engine loudness: The noise the engine produces when running. Louder engines attract zombies from farther away.
• Top speed: Base top speed. The vehicle may exceed this, as it’s affected by other factors, such as gear ratio, engine RPM type, engine force, and terrain.
• Suspension stiffness: Resistance to body roll and bouncing when driving. Higher stiffness improves stability when cornering.
• Occupant protection: How much the vehicle protects players from injury during crashes. Higher values reduce damage taken from collisions.
• Seats: Number of seats available in the vehicle for players or items.
• Glove box capacity: Maximum storage space available in the vehicle’s glove box.
• Trunk capacity: Maximum storage space available in the vehicle’s trunk/trailer.
• Total storage: Total storage space available in all the vehicle’s containers.
• Animal size: Total size of animals the trailer can transport. Larger animals take up more space.
• Lightbar: Whether the vehicle has a lightbar and siren.

All Project Zomboid Cars & Vehicles

Here we list every single car available in Project Zomboid as of the stable release of Build 42 and Version 42.20, and everything you need to know about them!

Ambulance

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 816
• Engine Power: 490
• Engine Quality: 75
• Engine Loudness: 110
• Top Speed: 70
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.3
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 130
• Total Storage: 180
• Lightbar: Yes
• Vehicle ID: Base.VanAmbulance

Chevalier Cerise Wagon

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 900
• Engine Power: 420
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 80
• Top Speed: 70
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 60
• Total Storage: 145
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.CarStationWagon

Chevalier Cossette

• Type: Sports
• Weight: 800
• Engine Power: 570
• Engine Quality: 90
• Engine Loudness: 90
• Top Speed: 120
• Suspension Stiffness: 50
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 30
• Total Storage: 75
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.SportsCar

Chevalier D6

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 1030
• Engine Power: 400
• Engine Quality: 80
• Engine Loudness: 110
• Top Speed: 70
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.3
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 110
• Total Storage: 160
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.PickUpTruck

Chevalier Dart

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 650
• Engine Power: 360
• Engine Quality: 60
• Engine Loudness: 55
• Top Speed: 70
• Suspension Stiffness: 30
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 40
• Total Storage: 125
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.SmallCar

Chevalier Nyala

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 800
• Engine Power: 400
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 80
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 55
• Total Storage: 140
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.CarNormal

Chevalier Primani

• Type: Sports
• Weight: 800
• Engine Power: 500
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 80
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 45
• Total Storage: 130
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.ModernCar02

Chevalier Step Van

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 1160
• Engine Power: 370
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 100
• Top Speed: 70
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 160
• Total Storage: 210
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.StepVan

Dash Bulldriver

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 1104
• Engine Power: 400
• Engine Quality: 80
• Engine Loudness: 120
• Top Speed: 60
• Suspension Stiffness: 20
• Occupant Protection: 1.3
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 130
• Total Storage: 180
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.PickUpVan

Dash Elite

• Type: Sports
• Weight: 800
• Engine Power: 500
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 80
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 45
• Total Storage: 130
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.ModernCar

Dash Rancher

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 900
• Engine Power: 440
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 90
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 30
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 40
• Total Storage: 85
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.OffRoad

Franklin All-Terrain

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 1000
• Engine Power: 470
• Engine Quality: 75
• Engine Loudness: 100
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.3
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 85
• Total Storage: 175
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.SUV

Franklin Valuline (6-seater)

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 916
• Engine Power: 260
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 100
• Top Speed: 60
• Suspension Stiffness: 50
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 6
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 50
• Total Storage: 180
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.VanSeats

Franklin Valuline

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 816
• Engine Power: 370
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 100
• Top Speed: 65
• Suspension Stiffness: 30
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 130
• Total Storage: 180
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.Van

LBMW Radio Van

• Type: Heavy-Duty
• Weight: 956
• Engine Power: 270
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 100
• Top Speed: 65
• Suspension Stiffness: 50
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 10
• Trunk Capacity: 130
• Total Storage: 180
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.VanRadio

Masterson Horizon

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 650
• Engine Power: 360
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 55
• Top Speed: 90
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 40
• Total Storage: 125
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.SmallCar02

Mercia Lang 4000

• Type: Sports
• Weight: 950
• Engine Power: 520
• Engine Quality: 70
• Engine Loudness: 80
• Top Speed: 105
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 1.1
• Seats: 2
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 45
• Total Storage: 90
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.CarLuxury

Race Car

• Type: Sports
• Weight: 800
• Engine Power: 700
• Engine Quality: 80
• Engine Loudness: 90
• Top Speed: 120
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Seats: 4
• Glove Box Capacity: 5
• Trunk Capacity: 20
• Total Storage: 105
• Lightbar: No
• Vehicle ID: Base.RaceCar12

Horse Trailer

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 500
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Trunk Capacity: 20
• Total Storage: 30
• Animal Size: 500
• Vehicle ID: Base.Trailer_Horsebox

Livestock Trailer

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 500
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Trunk Capacity: 20
• Total Storage: 30
• Animal Size: 500
• Vehicle ID: Base.Trailer_Livestock

Trailer

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 200
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Trunk Capacity: 100
• Total Storage: 100
• Vehicle ID: Base.Trailer

Trailer (Advert)

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 200
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Vehicle ID: Base.TrailerAdvert

Trailer (Cover)

• Type: Standard
• Weight: 200
• Suspension Stiffness: 40
• Occupant Protection: 0.8
• Trunk Capacity: 100
• Total Storage: 100
• Vehicle ID: Base.TrailerCover