Škoda 1200

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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 Czech 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 kph; (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.


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