Volkswagen K 70. 1970–5 (prod. 211,127). 4-door saloon. F/F, 1605, 1807 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC). NSU-developed saloon, conceived to be conventionally engineered, little brother to Ro 80. The name denoted Kolben (piston) and 70 PS, contrasting the rotary (Ro) designation of the larger car. Originally meant to be launched as NSU but rebadged Volkswagen at the eleventh hour. Consequently, first water-cooled, front-engined Volkswagen as well as the first with front drive. LS model with 100 PS for 1973. Not that economical, with few parts’ commonalities with other models, and sold poorly.

Manufacturing location: Salzgitter, Niedersachsen, Germany

Marque: Volkswagen