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VW K 70 - a Volkswagen for the discerning?

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Created on November 11, 1970

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Heinz Kranz

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VW K 70 (1974) - top model with 1.8-liter engine

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VW K 70 (1970) - on the cover of 'hobby' magazine

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VW K 70 (1970) - a Volkswagen for the discerning

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VW K 70 (1970) - remarkably good ventilation and a rev counter for the 90 hp version

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VW K 70 (1970) - reclining seats and good space for the size

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VW K 70 (1970) - the valve covers held in place by clamps are typical of NSU

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VW K 70 (1970) - 600 liters trunk volume despite spare wheel in the storage compartment

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VW K 70 (1970) - Dimensions

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VW K 70 (1971) - Test drives on the racetrack

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VW K 70 (1971) - on the vibrating track during the chassis test

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VW K 70 (1971) - straight lines

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VW K 70 (1971) - the simpler model with the rectangular headlights

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VW K 70 (1971) - Driver's seat and door

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VW K 70 (1971) - Steering wheel and dashboard, rev counter with red indicator from 6,250 rpm

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VW K 70 (1971) - plenty of legroom in front of the rear seat

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VW K 70 (1971) - Trunk and spare wheel

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VW K 70 (1971) - in-line four-cylinder in the front

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VW K 70 - Volkswagen with front-wheel drive - the K 70 designed by NSU and produced by Volkswagen impresses with its clean lines - shown at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show

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VW K 70 (1974) - on the horse farm

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VW K 70 (1971) - Assembly at the factory

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VW K 70 (1974) - Transparency drawing

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VW K 70 (1974) - in the light of the setting sun

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NSU K 70 (1969) - Advertising from 1969 - where Volkswagen could withdraw the advertising, it happened ...

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Summary

The VW K 70 was preceded by the reputation of being a miracle car - would it be able to live up to these expectations, the magazine 'hobby' asked itself in 1970. A pre-production vehicle was taken for a test drive and the conclusions were thoroughly positive, even if the new Volkswagen was by no means able to drive away from the now stronger competition. This vehicle report reproduces the original comments of the 'hobby' tester and is extensively illustrated with historical pictures and a sales brochure.

This article contains the following chapters

A good and well thought-out vehicle with charm
No better than the Renault R16?
No rotten eggs!
Lots of light and few shadows
The modern Volkswagen line
Safe driving characteristics, passable performance
A good first impression
K70 in the test telegram

Estimated reading time: 6min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Miracles take a little longer ... In Wolfsburg, it took a good 30 years until, after the Beetle, a car was once again put on the production line that the world speaks of with great respect. In view of the daring leap over their own shadows, we don't want to hold it against the VW people that the miracle was brought in as a kind of dowry by the NSU subsidiary - normally the reverse is the case. On the contrary, we should be happy that the K 70, Germany's most advanced car in terms of concept, finally exists. It is obvious that the K 70 has brought a breath of fresh air to Wolfsburg, just take a look at the chassis: Suspension struts at the front and semi-trailing arms at the rear, the K 70 has them, but so does the 'new' Beetle.

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