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| − | '''NSU Ro 80. 1967–77 (prod. 37,204). 4-door saloon, F/F, 995 cm³ (Wankel, 2 × 497·5 cm³, nominal capacity 1990 cm³).''' Futuristic, rotary-engined saloon from Audi NSU let down by reliability problems with its rotors, leading to expensive engine replacements under warranty. Aside from bumpers, still looked contemporary by the turn of the century. All-independent suspension (MacPherson struts at the front and semi-trailing arm suspension at the rear), four disc brakes. More reliable Ro80s from 1970 but it took [[Mazda]] to figure out how to overcome the rotary engine’s long-term problems. | + | '''NSU Ro 80. 1967–77 (prod. 37,204). 4-door saloon, F/F, 995 cm³ (Wankel, 2 × 497·5 cm³, nominal capacity 1990 cm³).''' Futuristic, rotary-engined saloon from Audi NSU let down by reliability problems with its rotors, leading to expensive engine replacements under warranty. Aside from bumpers, still looked contemporary by the turn of the century. All-independent suspension (MacPherson struts at the front and semi-trailing arm suspension at the rear), four disc brakes. More reliable Ro 80s from 1970 but it took [[Mazda]] to figure out how to overcome the rotary engine’s long-term problems. |
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Revision as of 04:56, 30 October 2008
NSU Ro 80. 1967–77 (prod. 37,204). 4-door saloon, F/F, 995 cm³ (Wankel, 2 × 497·5 cm³, nominal capacity 1990 cm³). Futuristic, rotary-engined saloon from Audi NSU let down by reliability problems with its rotors, leading to expensive engine replacements under warranty. Aside from bumpers, still looked contemporary by the turn of the century. All-independent suspension (MacPherson struts at the front and semi-trailing arm suspension at the rear), four disc brakes. More reliable Ro 80s from 1970 but it took Mazda to figure out how to overcome the rotary engine’s long-term problems.
Manufacturing location: Neckarsulm, Germany
Marque: NSU | Successor: Audi 100 (C2)
