#autonova

Developed as a collaboration under the Autonova project by coachbuilder Sibona-Basano, the NSU Autonova GT was designed by Pio Manzù and Michael Conrad. Presented at the 1964 Frankfurt Motor Show, it was based on the NSU Prinz 1000 TT, featuring a rear-mounted 1085cc engine. The concept was intended as a functional, fun-oriented, compact car that challenged traditional, rigid styling.

The Autonova Fam was designed by Pio Manzù and Michael Conrad as a universal automobile that was “logical in every detail.” It was compact outside at only 3.5 metres long but spacious inside thanks to its innovative tall, monobox styling. The prototype was built by Italian coachbuilder Sibona Basano in 1966, and though it remained a one-off, the MPV configuration was adopted on a large scale by the automobile industry and continues to be used 60 years later. 

I4-engine/ohv: 1000 ccm: 40 hp

I4-engine/ohv: 1000 ccm: 40 hp

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NSU Autonova GT - 1965. Prototype designed by Michael Conrad and Pio Manzù.

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