Types of Car Headlights
Types Of Car Headlights is a structured cars & vehicles dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Headlight Type, Introduced, Color Temp (K). The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Headlight Type, Introduced, Color Temp (K), Lifespan (hours), Power (W), and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Introduced range
- 1,936 to 2,021
- Across 15 preview rows
- Color Temp (K) range
- 2,500 to 6,500
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Headlight Type, Introduced, and Color Temp (K) across cars & vehicles entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Headlight Type↕ | Introduced↕ | Color Temp (K)↕ | Lifespan (hours)↕ | Power (W)↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sealed Beam (Tungsten) | 1939 | 2,800 | 500 | 55 | US standard from 1940 to 1983, yellowish glow, replaced whole unit when burned out |
Halogen | 1962 | 3,200 | 1,000 | 55 | Dominant cheap option, warm yellow light, easy to replace, still standard on budget cars |
Xenon HID | 1991 | 4,300 | 2,000 | 35 | Debuted on BMW 7 Series E32, bright white-blue, slow warm-up, needs ballast |
Bi-Xenon HID | 1999 | 4,300 | 2,000 | 35 | Single bulb handles high and low beam via shutter, common on 2000s luxury cars |
LED | 2004 | 6,000 | 15,000 | 20 | First on Audi R8, instant on, low power draw, now standard on most new cars |
Matrix LED | 2013 | 6,000 | 15,000 | 30 | Audi pioneered, individual pixels dim around oncoming cars, keeps high beams on always |
Laser | 2014 | 5,500 | 10,000 | 50 | BMW i8 and Audi R8 LMX first, 600m range, twice as bright as LED, premium only |
OLED (tail use) | 2016 | 2,700 | 10,000 | 5 | Audi TT RS taillights first, paper-thin, uniform glow, mostly rear lighting |
Digital Matrix LED | 2019 | 6,000 | 15,000 | 30 | Audi e-tron Sportback, 1.3 million micromirrors project lane markings onto road |
Micro LED (DMD) | 2021 | 6,500 | 20,000 | 25 | Porsche HD Matrix, 32000 pixels per headlight, projects symbols and warnings ahead |
Digital Light (Mercedes) | 2018 | 5,500 | 15,000 | 40 | Mercedes Maybach S-Class, 2.6 million pixels per headlight, projects guide lines |
Fog Lamp (Selective Yellow) | 1936 | 2,500 | 1,000 | 55 | Amber tint cuts glare in fog, mandatory yellow in France 1936-1993, Rally legacy |
DRL LED Strip | 2003 | 6,000 | 20,000 | 10 | Audi A8 W12 pioneered, signature light strip, mandatory in EU since 2011 |
Projector Halogen | 1985 | 3,200 | 1,000 | 55 | Lens-focused beam, sharper cutoff than reflector, popular aftermarket upgrade |
Adaptive Front Lighting (AFS) | 2002 | 4,300 | 2,000 | 35 | Lexus LS430 first, headlights swivel into corners, improves cornering visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Types of Car Headlights organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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