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Flashback to the 60's The Original TT
In 1964, NSU introduced the 4-cylinder successor to the 2-cylinder Prinz IV minicar, the Prinz 1000. The square and upright unibody of the Prinz IV was stretched in all dimensions, but without change in appearance, to provide the basis for the new, larger car. Positioned in the lower end of the middle class of European economy sedans, the Prinz 1000 featured a roomy cabin for four adults, with a large glass area, and accommodating luggage area. What separated the car from its competition was the 996cc, 48hp SOHC in-line “four” mounted in the rear, coupled with four-wheel independent suspension. Together, they made for a lively and agile compact car. Derived from motorcycle racing technology, the lightweight engine was mounted transversely, and featured a five main bearing crankshaft.

At the same time as the Prinz 1000 introduction, Chairman of the Board Dr. Gerd Stieler von Heydekampf, announced to the press that NSU would cease further development of Otto cycle (reciprocating piston) engines to focus all the company’s efforts on the rotary piston engine brought forth by their own Dr. Felix Wankel. However, accustomed to many years of championship motorcycle racing development, NSU’s engineering staff could not keep their hands off the new one liter engine. ,br>
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Flashback to the 60's The Original TT



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Agent009Agent009 - 6/26/2007 4:18:02 PMView My AgentSpace
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90 hp out of 600cc equates to a 750 hp 5 liter nowadays


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BMWRocksBMWRocks - 6/26/2007 6:48:00 PM
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Thats a motorcyle engine.


trailblazertrailblazer - 6/26/2007 5:35:41 PM
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Looks like a BMW 2002 as well! Wasn't the design of the 2002 inspired by the Corvair?

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Homer008Homer008 - 6/26/2007 9:07:47 PM
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Looks like a Brand New Chinese cars, built just last year in Hung-ky province.







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Matthew1Matthew1 - 6/27/2007 12:50:53 AM
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Did you steal that line from Ocean's 13?


Homer008Homer008 - 6/27/2007 11:26:17 AM
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No Matthew I Did Not.

Keep talking, someday you'll say something intelligent you fat hairy monkey.
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