Škoda 1200

Škoda 1200
Overview
Manufacturer	AZNP
Production	1952—1956
Body and chassis
Class	Family car
Body style	3- or 5-door estate, 4-door sedan.
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1213 cc (74 cid) I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2695 mm (106.1 in).
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda 1101
Successor	Škoda 1201

The Škoda 1200 was a family car produced by Czechoslovakian automaker AZNP at their plant in Mladá Boleslav. Sedan and station wagons versions were offered. The car appeared in 1952 as a successor to the Škoda 1101. It was the first mass-produced Škoda to use the steel ponton format body.

The car was powered by a four-cylinder 1213 cc ohv water-cooled engine producing at maximum power 36 hp at 4,200 rpm. The four-speed gear-box included synchromesh on the top three ratios, power being delivered to the rear wheels via a jointed prop shaft. Front suspension: Independent using transverse leaf springs. Rear suspension: independent using transverse leaf springs with floating half-axles. Top speed: 105 km/h (65 mph).

The 1200 was available as a four-door saloon, three-door van or five-door station wagon. There were also made about 2,000 ambulances.

Production ended in 1956.

References

External links

• http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z6514/Skoda-1200.aspx