The ultimate TT, also new in 1967, was the 1.0-liter racing class-ready, low-production TTS, which used a high-strung 996-cc, dual Solex sidedraft-carbureted four that made 70 hp and offered a true 100 mph. NSU cars had been imported to the USA in small numbers since the 1950s, and the Prinz-based TT and TTS were also sold stateside. The NSU TT/TTS are the stuff of legends. With their high-winding OHC transverse mid-rear mounted fours (1100 and 1200 cc) in a 3/4 scale Corvair body, it made for performance that (in relative terms) even put the turbo-charged Monza Spyder to shame. These cars acquitted themselves very well on tracks of all types, never mind a twisting Alpine.
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The NSU Prinz evolved into the somewhat larger bodied NSU Prinz 1000 (Typ 67a), introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show. A sporting NSU 1000 TT (with a 1.1 litre engine) also appeared, which was later developed into the NSU (1200) TT and NSU TTS models. All had the same body with inline-four air-cooled OHC engines and were frequently driven. NSU 1200 TT-1969. In the 1950s, NSU was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Management was still looking into the future, and was concerned that small cars were going to replace the motorcycle as a means of transport. In 1955 NSU began to develop a small car called the Prinz. The first Prinz cars rolled off the line in 1957. The enlarged engines were then put in the NSU 1000 bodies which transformed them into veritable sport sedans called NSU 1000 TT, NSU TT and NSU TTS. These models - and the havoc they created - will be subject of Part 2 of this CC. Like Pinocchio Typ 77 grew a nose and lied about something. Total length was 4000 mm, on a wheelbase of 2440 mm. In December 1946, Das Auto reported the company had resumed the manufacture of bicycles and motor-bicycles at Neckarsulm. For Germany, this was a time of new beginnings,. NSU 1000 TT, NSU TT, NSU TTS (1965-1972) NSU Typ 110 (1965-1967) NSU 1200 (1967-1972) NSU Spider (1964-1967)
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The history of NSU Motor Works began in 1873, and since then it was characterized by steady progress but also by setbacks. After the initial focus on knitting machines, the company could make itself a name primarily in the area of two-wheelers and has always been considered extremely open to innovation.. 1969 | NSU TT 1200. ITALIANA - A.S.I. A 110 m.p.h. Vito speedometer is flanked by a small tachometer and a fuel gauge, both with floating needles. The cubby hole is unlockable; the rear shelf unlipped. Four push-buttons on the right of the facia, two stalk-controls, rubber wipers/washers knob and a manual choke lever comprise the minor controls. The washers and lamps-flasher became. The seats are large and comfortable, the cloth covering being most acceptable, and priced at £924 the NSU 1200 TT represents jolly good value for money, and must be one of the most nippy cars available in the small-car market—H.G.W. Being a journal with an enthusiast orientation, Motor Sport perhaps has more than a fair share of the high. Our feature car, dubbed the 1200 TT, was introduced in 1967, and as its name indicated, this model used a 1,177-cc (71.8-cu.in.) four-cylinder. With a 2.95- x 2.62-inch bore and stroke and 9:1 compression ratio, this downdraft single-barrel Solex-carbureted engine made 65 hp at 5,500 rpm and 65 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm.
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The 1967 facelift of the Prinz 1000 - which from then on was called 'NSU 1000' - was the signal for NSU to also take on the sporty variant. The TT was equipped with a 1177 cc engine, which produced 65 HP. It replaced the 1085 cc engine from the Prinz TT. However, the Neckarsulmer company honored the 1000 cc engine from the NSU Prinz 1000 and NSU 996. The NSU Prinz evolved into the somewhat larger bodied NSU Prinz 1000, introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show. A sporting NSU 1000 TT (with a 1.1 liter engine) also appeared, which was later developed into the NSU (1200) TT and NSU TTS models.. Based on the sporty NSU TT this build was executed with precise German skill.
by Rick Schunk. NSU was at the very first Isle of Man TT race in 1907, where NSU's British manager, Martin Geiger, rode an NSU single to a fifth place finish. 1954 NSU Max TT. Claimed power: 21hp @ 7,000rpm. Top speed: 80mph (est.) Engine: 247cc air-cooled OHC single, 69mm x 66mm bore and stroke, 7.7:1 compression ratio. First came the 54bhp Prinz 1000 TT, bearing a name from NSU's run of Isle of Man TT 'bike successes. It sold 14,292 units and was replaced by the 65bhp 1200 TT, selling 49,327 between 1967 and '72. A hotter variant, the 82bhp TTS, was built in far lower numbers - just 2402 - but this was for competition use and contributed towards NSU.
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Jetzt gibt´s was auf die Ohren! Der NSU Prinz TT wütet im Ellertal. noch mit halber Drehzahl, da der Motor bis zur finalen Abstimmung eingefahren wird - hör. 1968 NSU 1200 TT - For Sale. €29,000 Portuguese in excellent throughout condition. Completely overhauled by Timeless Garage.. the Van Asselt family from Epse bought in 1973 at the Fa.Common Market Motor n.v. in Brussels Belgium an NSU RO 80 in the color Gemini Blue, the original purchase invoice is still present, and took it to Holland.
