NSU RO 80

hanov0 · Post by **hanov0** » Sun 07 Dec 2008, 00:03

Does anyone have any details on the NSU RO 80.
Found one and would like to find out more about them.
How many in SA?
I know its supposed to have a rotary,but unfortunaly it been modified with a Ford v6.

RASSIE · Post by **RASSIE** » Sun 07 Dec 2008, 06:24

I have a friend when I was small and they had one. I also use to have a toy car NSU. Very rare. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NSU_Ro_80
Cheers Rassie.

Post by **zahistorics** » Fri 12 Dec 2008, 15:25

Hano,

Great cars - very sophisticated for their day. They had issues with the rotor seals, and many were re-engined with Mazda rotaries. I believe that these days rotor seal technology is better understood and the NSU Wankel can be made to work reliably.

Obviously much more valuable with an original NSU engine.

hanov0 · Post by **hanov0** » Fri 12 Dec 2008, 19:04

Unfortunately this one has a Ford v6 and auto box. One of the best conversions Ive seen, but ja , if only the originals were still available.

Post by **ZA Perana** » Fri 12 Dec 2008, 20:03

hanov0 wrote:Unfortunately this one has a Ford v6 and auto box. One of the best conversions Ive seen, but ja , if only the originals were still available.

Well as John says they were very quirky and used fuel at one helluva rate and reliability was not great....very advanced car for its time though.

Post by **zahistorics** » Fri 12 Dec 2008, 21:31

It's a stylish car whatever it is powered by. Could be fun with a V6. Might be worth considering if the price is right.

mahleu · Post by **mahleu** » Fri 28 Aug 2009, 11:49

A friend of mine has a pair of 1200 NSU's but they're not rotary. One is almost complete, he's going to race it.

383CUDA · Post by **383CUDA** » Fri 28 Aug 2009, 13:56

My Brother owns 3 NSU RO 80''s, the white one without doubt one of the best examples in the Country, its all original and in pristine condition, he had it at the Zwartkops cars in the park.?? He ha a wealth of knowledge on these cars and he certainly be able to assist you and answer all your questions. These cars are amazing for their age, ze Germans know what their doing and always go the extra mile when it comes to Engineering. Post your contact details and I will forward it to my Boet.

383CUDA · Post by **383CUDA** » Fri 28 Aug 2009, 14:58

Speak to Jean : 082 853 4207

moby302 · Post by **moby302** » Fri 28 Aug 2009, 16:52

Can I use those pictures on my site, always nice to have unusual cars in the Gallery?

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