Škoda 1200 Explained

Škoda 1200
Manufacturer:AZNP
Class:Family car
Engine:1213 cc (74 cid) I4
Layout:FR layout
Wheelbase:2695 mm (106.1 in)
Predecessor:Škoda 1101
Successor:Škoda 1201
Production:1952—1956

The Škoda 1200 is 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 360NaN0 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. The front suspension is independent using transverse leaf springs while the rear suspension is independent using transverse leaf springs with floating half-axles. Top speed is 105km/h.

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

Production ended in 1956.

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