Audi marks 60 years of the once revolutionary NSU/Wankel engine in Germany

An exciting piece of technological history is on show at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt, Germany, as part of the new special exhibit entitled 'Revolution - 60 years of the NSU/Wankel engine'. The special occasion is the 60^th anniversary of this once revolutionary rotary engine concept. Audi's predecessor brand NSU took on the new technology at an early stage in vehicles like the Prinz 3 prototype. The exhibition, which runs from 20^th May to 5^th November 2017, shows this and further models featuring the Wankel engine.

What's more, boat, airplane and motorcycle engines, as well as those used in lawnmowers and power saws of various manufacturers also demonstrate the eventful history of this progressive technology. Visitors to the 'Revolution - 60 years of the NSU/Wankel engine' exhibition can expect to see not just the NSU/Wankel Spider but also further exhibits like the first NSU Prinz 3 Wankel prototype from 1959 and the NSU Ro 80.

In 1967 this model, with its innovative technology and timeless design, was awarded the title of Car of the Year. Two Audi models are also exhibited - the Audi 200 KKM prototype from 1979 and an Audi A1 e-tron from 2012. A true looker, the Italdesign Namir sports car from 2009 will also be present. Further highlights include the Mazda Cosmo 110S, a Citroen M35, as well as the Malibu Virage racing car.