NSU Ro 80: The Rotary Engine Disaster That Killed a Company
NSU Ro 80 was supposed to be the future of the German car industry - a bold, futuristic sedan powered by Felix Wankel’s revolutionary rotary engine. Instead, it became one of the most fascinating tragedies in automotive history. In this documentary, we explore how a small manufacturer tried to challenge the giants of Europe with a technology that promised smoothness, power, and simplicity — but delivered warranty claims, blown engines, and financial ruin. From the futuristic design by Klaus Luthe to the engineering ambitions behind the KKM rotary, to the downfall of NSU itself, this is the complete story of a brilliant idea that simply came too early… and cost too
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