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. The Datsun 1200 GX trim model came with a Twin Carburetor A12GX Engine.
Also see:
* A12 Engine for more details about A12 Engine * Nissan A Engine overview about A engine family
Specifications:
- Bore: 73mm
- Stroke: 70mm
- Connecting rod: 121.5mm
- Block Height: 189.1mm
- Displacement: 1171cc
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1 or 9.5:1
- Power: 68hp or 69hp (depending on year and country)
Part Numbers
USA
All of the following part numbers are NLA (No longer available)
10100-H3957 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATEFOR TROPICAL 1 OP A12 AUTOMATIC 1171- 10001-H1951 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH 1 A12 MANUAL EVAPO - 10001-H3950 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH 1 A12,MANUAL 0671- 10001-H7050 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH 1 A12,(MANUAL) 0772- 0 10001-H3950 10001-H1653 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH (COLD AREA) 1 OP 0370- 10001-H1953 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH 1 A12 MANUAL ONTARIO 0570- 10001-H3951 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH FOR COLD REGION 1 OP A12 MANUAL 0671- 0 10001-H1953 10001-H7051 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH FOR COLD REGION 1 OP A12 MANUAL 0772- 0 10001-H3951 10001-H3952 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH FOR TROPICAL REG 1 OP A12 MANUAL 1171- 10001-H7052 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH FOR TROPICAL REG 1 OP A12 MANUAL 0772- 0 10001-H3952 10100-H1958 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATE 1 A12 AUTOMATIC ONTARIO 0570- 10001-H1952 ASSY-ENGINE WITH CLUTCH 1 A12 MANUAL CRANK -968 8 10100-H7151 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATEFOR COLD REG 1 OP A12 AUTOMATIC 0772- 0 10100-H3956 10103-H7000 ASSY-ENGINE SHORT 1 A12 EVAPO 0772- 0 10103-H3900 10100-H7152 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATEFOR TROPICAL 1 OP A12 AUTOMATIC 0772- 0 10100-H3957 10100-H3955 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATE 1 A12,AUTO 0671- 10100-H7150 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATE 1 A12,(AUTO) 0772- 0 10100-H3955 10102-H1001 ASSY-ENGINE BARE 1 A12 CRANK - 10102-H1900 ASSY-ENGINE BARE 1 A12 EVAPO - 10102-H3900 ASSY-ENGINE BARE 1 A12 EVAPO 0671- 0 10102-H1900 10102-H7000 ASSY-ENGINE BARE 1 A12 EVAPO 0772- 0 10102-H3900 10103-H1001 ASSY-ENGINE SHORT 1 A12 CRANK - 10103-H1900 ASSY-ENGINE SHORT 1 A12 EVAPO - 10103-H3900 ASSY-ENGINE SHORT 1 A12 EVAPO 0671- 2 10103-H1900 10100-H3956 ASSY-ENGINE WITH DRIVE PLATEFOR COLD REG 1 OP A12 AUTOMATIC 0671- 0 10100-H1958