NSU Spider Technical Specifications

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NSU Ro80
  • Years of Manufacture: 1964 - 1967
  • Number Built: 2,375
  • US Importer: Transcontinental Motors Inc., 421 East 91st Street, New York NY.
  • Price at Introduction: US$2979 POE on the East Coast
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Unit construction
    • All steel body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 141 in.
    • Total Width: 60 in.
    • Height at kerb weight: 49.5 in.
    • Wheelbase: 79.5 in.
    • Track:
      • Front: 49 in.
      • Rear: 48.3 in.
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Unladen: 1,545 lb
    • Dry Weight: 1485 lb
    • Distribution Front/Rear: 47/53%
  • Fuel Tank:
  • Turning Circle:
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer (with integrated tripmeter and odometer)
    • Tachometer
    • Fuel gauge
    • Other dash controls included
      • Ignition and starter
      • Fresh air vent
      • Temp control
      • Heater Fan
      • Headlight switch
      • Windshield washer
      • Windshield wiper
      • Ashtray
      • Cigarette lighter
      • Glove box
      • Grab handle
  • Transmission:
    • 4 speed all-synchro gearbox
    • Reverse: 3.43:1
    • 1st: 3.08:1 to 29.5 mph
    • 2nd: 1.77:1 to 51.0 mph
    • 3rd: 1.17:1 to 77.0 mph
    • 4th: 0.85:1 to 95.0 mph
  • Clutch:
    • 7 inch single dry plate
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 100 mph (claimed)
    • 80 mph (realistic)
    • 95 mph (with tail wind, and down hill)
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 15.0 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 69 mph in 20.5 secs
  • Engine (Single Rotor NSU/Wankel):
    • Capacity: 500cc 30.3 cu. in.
    • Type: Watercooled Wankel rotary pistin engine, oil cooled rotor, 3 main bearings
    • Configuration: Rear mounted driving rear wheels
    • Fuel System: Single horizontal Solex 16 x 32 HHD carburetor
    • Power: 64 bhp @ 5,000 rpm
    • Specific Power Output: 2.11 bhp per cu. in. / 128 bhp per liter
    • Torque: 54.25 lb./ft. @ 3,000 rpm
    • Useable range of engine speeds: 3000 - 6000 rpm
  • Exhaust:
    • Duplex with silencers
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, unequal length, wishbones and coil springs, stabilizer bar
    • Rear: Independent, semi-trailing arms and vertical coil springs
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion
    • 3 turns lock to lock
    • Turning circle: 32 ft.
  • Brakes:
    • Front: 9.0 in. discs
    • Rear: 7.1 in. drums
    • 196 sq. in. swept area
  • Tires:
NSU Spider Cutaway
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