1959 Opel 1200

The Opel 1200 is a saloon (sedan) with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which supplies the power through the rear wheels. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that produces 39 bhp (39.5 PS/29.1 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 82 N·m (60 lb·ft/8.4 kgm) at 2200-2800 rpm. A 3 speed manual 'box supplies the power to the wheels. It weighs a stated 872 kg at the kerb. The Opel 1200 is said to be able to manage a maxiumum speed of 115 km/h (71 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4420 mm
Weight
872 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
39.5 PS / 39 bhp / 29.1 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
82 Nm / 60 ft.lb / 8.4 kgm @ 2200-2800 rpm
Top speed
115 km/h / 71 mph

1959 Opel 1200 specifications

1959 Opel 1200 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2540 mm	100 inches
Track/tread (front)	1260 mm	49.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	4420 mm	174 inches
Width	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Height	1490 mm	58.7 inches
Ground clearance	175 mm	6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	872 kg	1922 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Opel
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1205 cc (73.534 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 74 mm 2.83 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	82 Nm (60 ft·lb) (8.4 kgm) at 2200-2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	24.1 kW/litre 32.8 ps/litre 32.4 bhp/litre 0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	68.05 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 Opel carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	855.1 kPa (124 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	301.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	115 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 45.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 33.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 44.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.98 kg/kW 50.08 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.60-13
Tyres rear	5.60-13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID	549439
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 Opel 1200 added 2018-04-28. Last modified 2020-03-16.