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NSU TT - an early ancestor of the Golf GTI

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Created on April 27, 2011

Reading time 5min

Written by:

Bruno von Rotz

Photos:

Daniel Reinhard

Bruno von Rotz

Archiv Reinhard

Denise Steinmann

Rudolf Menzi

Gomaa Abd Elrehim

VDV Grant in Belgien

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Daniel Reinhard

Bruno von Rotz

Archiv Reinhard

Denise Steinmann

Rudolf Menzi

Gomaa Abd Elrehim

VDV Grant in Belgien

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NSU TT (1971) - kleine Überhänge hinten und vorne

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NSU TT (1971) - aus jeder Perspektive attraktiv anzuschauen

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NSU TT (1971) - auch im Alltagsverkehr machte der TT immer eine gute Figur

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NSU TT (1971) - der TT sieht grösser aus als er ist

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NSU TT (1971) - an diese Ansicht mussten sich die anderen gewöhnen

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NSU TT (1971) - Dopelscheinwerfer erleuchten die Dämmerung

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NSU TT (1971) - die Front erinnert an den Corvair

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NSU TT (1971) - auch vorne ist ein TT-Zeichen angebracht

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NSU TT (1971) - drei Lämpchen und das TT-Zeichen

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NSU TT (1971) - schon im Stand sieht er schnell aus

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NSU TT (1971) - schnörkellose Linienführung

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NSU TT (1971) - Heckansicht mit offener Motorklappe für bessere Kühlung

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NSU TT (1971) - kompakte Karosserie auf weniger als 3,5 Meter

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NSU TT (1971) - sportliches Ambiente im Interieur

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NSU TT (1971) - Tacho und Drehzahlmesser immer im Blick

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NSU 1200 TT (1968) - Armaturenbrett - Abbildung aus dem Prospekt von 1968

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NSU TT (1971) - der luftgekühlte Vierzylindermotor

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NSU TT (1971) - damals war man mit dem TT einer der Schnellsten

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NSU TT (1971) - auf der Landstrasse fühlt sich der TT am wohlsten

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NSU TT (1971) - dramatischer Hintergrund für ein undramatisches Fahrzeug

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NSU TT (1972) - hartes Duell mit einem BMW 2002 in der Schweizermeisterschaft des Jahres 1974

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NSU TT (1970) - NSU gegen Alfa und Abarth - beim Lauf zur Schweizermeisterschaft in Hockenheim im Jahre 1972

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NSU TT (1972) - ein Abarth im Sandwich zwischen zwei NSU TT - Lauf der Schweizermeisterschaft in Dijon im Jahre 1975

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NSU 1200 TT (1971) - Rennversion - zu verkaufen 2011 bei VDV Grant in Belgien

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NSU 1200 TT (1968) - in voller Dynamik - Abbildung aus dem Verkaufsprospekt von 1968

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1965) - Aufnahme aus einem Verkaufsprospekt von 1965

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NSU 1200 TT (1968) - Frontansicht - Abbildung aus dem Verkaufsprospekt von 1968

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NSU Prinz 1000 L (1966) - Platzökonomie sichtbar gemacht - Schnittzeichnung

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NSU Prinz 1000 S (1965) - Werbeaufnahme aus dem Jahr 1965

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1965) - Fahrer- und Beifahrersitz

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1966) - Rücklicht und Emblem

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NSU TT (1966) - eindrückliche Vergaserfabrik mit offenem Ansaugtrakt

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NSU Prinz 1000 S (1965) - in der Werbung wird der Prinz gerne im Familien-Kontext dargestellt

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1966) - Seitenansicht

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1966) - Kofferraum und Ersatzrad

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NSU Prinz 1000 TT (1966) - Seitenansicht - von rechts

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NSU TT (1970) - Werbung für den TT im Jahre 1970

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NSU TT (1967) - Werbung für den TT im Jahre 1967

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Summary

At the beginning of the 1960s, rear engines and air cooling were still considered progressive, and the Chevrolet Corvair or the VW Beetle were regarded as modern and contemporary vehicles. So it is hardly surprising that NSU also used this design for the NSU Prinz 4, aiming for low weight and good space economy. With the TT, the Prinz was joined by a sporty brother that caused a sensation in racing and on the road until the 1970s (and beyond).

This article contains the following chapters

Rear engine, air cooling and rear-wheel drive
The sporty brother
With the family in a true compact sports car
Impressive (driving) performance
Amazingly civilized to drive
Suitable and proven for racing
Few TTs remain in their original condition
Wanted and cherished today
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Preview (beginning of the article)

At the beginning of the 1960s, rear engines and air cooling were still considered progressive, and the Chevrolet Corvair or the VW Beetle were regarded as modern and contemporary vehicles. So it is hardly surprising that NSU also opted for the rear-engine, air-cooled, rear-wheel-drive design for the NSU Prinz 4, aiming for low weight and good space economy. Thanks to the rear engine, there was space for a large trunk at the front, air cooling meant that the weight of the car could be kept low, especially the weight of the engine, which only weighed around 80 kg thanks to the considerable proportion of light metal, and the rear-wheel drive guaranteed traction. It was also highly reliable, as the Automobil Revue confirmed in a detailed test in 1966.

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