1965 NSU 1200 C specifications

1965 NSU 1200 C data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1283 mm 50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Length 4000 mm 157.5 inches
Width 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 716 kg 1579 lb
Weight distribution 45% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer NSU
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1177 cc
(71.825 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 66.6 mm
2.95 × 2.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.8 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.7 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.52 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 886.2 kPa (128.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 294.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 138 km/h (86 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.46 kg/kW
29.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension I.CS.STA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.1
Final drive ratio 3.79
general
Carfolio.com ID73051
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1965 NSU 1200 C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.