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NSU 1200 C

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 66.60 mm 2.95 in × 2.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1177 cc (71.825 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 138 km/h (86 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.82 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 886.2 kPa (128.5 psi)
Specific torque 70.52 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 294.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4000 mm
Length (inches) 157.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1500 mm
Width (inches) 59.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1372 mm
Height (inches) 54 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 716 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1579 lb
Weight distribuiton 45.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.10
Final drive ratio 3.79

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1965 NSU 1200 C PDF Manual
1200 C picture
Designer unknown
Year 1965

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