1973 Volkswagen K70 The K70 was supposed to be a sister car to the NSU Ro80 and was the first Volkswagen to have a water-cooled engine and front-wheel drive, making it the progenitor for all Volkswagens ever since. It was designed by Claus Luthe who also worked for Audi and was chief designer at BMW from the late 1970s, heading the design of, among others, the E30. So, next time you admire an E30, remember that it started with a slightly awkwardly proportioned VW. Click for high-res photo

1973 Volkswagen K70

The K70 was supposed to be a sister car to the NSU Ro80 and was the first Volkswagen to have a water-cooled engine and front-wheel drive, making it the progenitor for all Volkswagens ever since.

It was designed by Claus Luthe who also worked for Audi and was chief designer at BMW from the late 1970s, heading the design of, among others, the E30.

So, next time you admire an E30, remember that it started with a slightly awkwardly proportioned VW.

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    my eyes this has just enough hallmarks of 60’s...to still be appealing.
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