NSU · NSU RO80 · Cars
NSU RO80 Ultra-rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 91 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the RO80
The NSU Ro 80 is a four-door, front-engine executive sedan manufactured and marketed by the West German firm NSU from 1967 until 1977. Noted for innovative, aerodynamic styling by Claus Luthe and a technologically advanced powertrain, the Ro 80 featured a 84 kW (113 bhp), 995 cc (60.7 cu in) twin-rotor Wankel engine driving the front wheels through a semi-automatic transmission with an innovative vacuum-operated clutch system. Engine dimensions (Comotor units): length 412 mm (16.2 in); width 340 mm (13 in), height 340 mm (13 in), weight 101 kg (223 lb). Power 80 kW (107 hp) at 6,500 rpm; torque...
NSU RO80 — questions & answers
How many NSU RO80 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 91 NSU RO80 were still registered in the UK — 47 licensed and on the road, plus 44 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the NSU RO80 rare?
The NSU RO80 is genuinely rare, with only 91 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the NSU RO80 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of NSU RO80 on UK roads rose by 3 (3.4%).
What fuel do most NSU RO80 use?
Most NSU RO80 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the NSU RO80 peak?
The NSU RO80 peaked at 91 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.