Ro 80: Das Auto von Heinz Nixdorf
In the organizer's words:
A very special car can be seen in the foyer of the HNF: Heinz Nixdorf's original Ro 80. He bought the blue vehicle in 1975 and his chauffeur Josef Pieper drove him to appointments at home and abroad. But Heinz Nixdorf also used the car privately and got behind the wheel himself.
With its Wankel engine and aerodynamic wedge shape, the NSU Ro 80 was one of the most innovative cars of its time in terms of technology and design. No wonder Heinz Nixdorf was enthusiastic about the model and made it his company car. 115 hp accelerated the car to 100 km/h in 14 seconds. Around 37,000 cars rolled off the production line in Neckarsulm between 1967 and 1977. Heinz Nixdorf, who was born 100 years ago, secured a model right at the start of production. The car on display at the HNF was the second Ro 80 owned by Nixdorf, which he drove until his death in 1986.
The vehicle can be seen free of charge in the foyer of the HNF until July 13. Integrated into a historic petrol pump, a media station provides information about the technology and history of the Ro 80.
Many more Ro 80s are expected in front of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum on Sunday, July 6. The Ro 80 Club International will then start a rally to the HNF, where the big summer festival will take place that day. Dozens of vehicles in all the colors that the car world of the 1970s had to offer are expected in the parking lot.
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