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The Datsun 1200 came only the Nissan A12 engine, a nominally 1200 cc engine that matches its name. It is actually 1171 cc. The A12 debuted in 1970 in the first Datsun 1200, and is a redesign of the earlier A10 engine used in the Datsun 1000. It is a traditional type inline 4 cylinder, with overhead valve cylinder head. The A12 engine is a superb little economy engine with good performance and legendary reliability.
See Nissan A Engine for a more general overview about this engine family.
A12 Engine ID Mark
Specifications:
- Bore: 73mm
- Stroke: 70mm
- Connecting rod: 121.5mm
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- Block Height: 189.1mm
- Displacement: 1171cc
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1 or 9.5:1
- Power: 68hp or 69hp (depending on year and country)
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