1967 NSU Prinz 1000 TT
Twin round headlights distinguished West Germany’s sporty compact from its oval-lamped siblings, marking NSU’s performance variant with racing heritage embedded in its Tourist Trophy nameplate.
A broad black stripe between the lamps carried the model designation, while chrome “TT” lettering adorned the rear.
The two-door sedan rode on an 88.6-inch wheelbase with a curb weight of just 1,411 pounds (640 kg). Compact dimensions and low mass were key elements of the TT’s appeal.
A rear-mounted 1.0-liter air-cooled inline-four with overhead cam produced 54 horsepower at 5,800 rpm, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
The lightweight chassis delivered agile handling that made the model competitive in hillclimb events and circuit racing throughout the late 1960s.
NSU built 14,292 examples between 1965 and 1967, when production shifted to the larger-displacement 1200 TT. The engine compartment’s limited ventilation caused overheating issues, often requiring drivers to prop open the engine cover during operation.
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