NSU Jagst 770 1960 - 1966

The NSU Jagst 770 is an emblematic German compact sedan of the 1960s and 1970s, embodying NSU's technical innovation and accessibility as a pioneer of the rotary engine. Launched in 1962 under the initial name NSU 1000, this NSU Jagst 770 story begins with the desire to democratize modern and reliable automobiles to the European middle class, before progressively evolving toward more powerful and refined generations. The NSU Jagst 770 model proper emerges in the mid-1960s, fitting into the volume sedan segment against competitors such as the Fiat 1100 or Opel Kadett, by offering an elegant body with streamlined lines typical of German design of the era, combined with innovative mechanics based on the Wankel rotary engine that constitutes its major technical signature. The evolution of NSU Jagst 770 generations is characterized by progressive improvements in engine power, interior comfort, and safety, notably with increased displacement and modernization of equipment throughout the 1970s. This vehicle held a particular place in German automotive industry as an ambassador of Wankel technology, although production progressively concentrated on other variants and the model eventually yielded its place to new generations during the 1970s, marking the end of an era when NSU attempted to position itself as a technology innovator before its progressive integration into the Volkswagen-Audi group.