Audi NSU RO80

Audi NSU Ro80 is a four-door sedan produced in 1967-1977. It was one of the more sensational-looking cars ever produced. A car that still looks amazingly modern after five decades. It wasn’t revolutionary just for its looks, the name “Ro” indicated that the engine was a Wankel engine with twin rotors developing 114 horsepower with amazing smoothness. The Ro80’s innovation didn’t end with its engine. The Wankel engine was mated to a semi-automatic transmission. A microswitch attached to the gear level, which acted as a clutch, made it a two-pedal car. Four-wheel disc brakes, power-steering and advanced alloy wheel design – all together it made this a truly exceptional car. In 1968 NSU Ro 80 was the European Car of the Year.