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Specifications

[ general | A12 engine | A12 GX engine | A12A engine | 4 speed manual | 3 speed manual | 3 speed auto | diff | capacities | service info ]

General: Sedan Wagon Coupe
Wheelbase (mm): 230023002300
Overall length (mm): 383038653820
Overall width (mm): 149514951515
Overall height (mm): 139013901350
Track - front (mm): 124012401240
Track - rear (mm): 124512451245
Ground clearance (mm): 170170170

Standard A12 Engine:
Type: 4 cylinder in-line OHV
Bore: 73 mm (2.874 in)
Stroke: 70 mm (2.756 in)
Capacity: 1171 cm^3 (71.5 in^3)
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum hp: 68hp SAE @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque: 9.70 kg/m @ 3600 rpm
 
A12 GX Engine:
Type: 4 cylinder in-line OHV
Bore: 73 mm (2.874 in)
Stroke: 70 mm (2.756 in)
Capacity: 1171 cm^3 (71.5 in^3)
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Maximum hp: 83hp SAE @ 6400 rpm
Maximum torque: 10.0 kg/m @ 4400 rpm
 
A12A Engine:
Type: 4 cylinder in-line OHV
Bore: 75 mm (2.95 in)
Stroke: 70 mm (2.766 in)
Capacity: 1171 cm^3 (71.45 in^3)
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
 
4 Speed Manual Gearbox Ratios:
Fourth: 1.00 : 1
Third: 1.40 : 1
Second: 2.17 : 1
First: 3.76 : 1
Reverse: 3.64 : 1
 
3 Speed Manual Gearbox Ratios:
Third: 1.00 : 1
Second: 1.73 : 1
First: 3.38 : 1
Reverse: 3.64 : 1
 
3 Speed Automatic Gearbox Ratios:
Third: 1.000 : 1
Second: 1.458 : 1
First: 2.458 : 1
Reverse: 2.182 : 1
 
Differential Ratios:
Sedan and Coupe: 3.900 : 1
Wagon and Ute: 4.111 : 1
 
Capacities:
Fuel tank (sedan): 40 litres
Fuel tank (wagon, coupe): 38 litres
Cooling System: 4.9 litres
Gearbox (manual): 1.2 litres
Gearbox (auto): 5.5 litres
Differential case: 0.75 litres
Engine sump with filter: 3.24 litres
 
Service Information:
Ignition timing: 7 degrees @ 600 rpm
Idling speed: 600 rpm
Spark plug gap: 0.8 - 0.9 mm (0.031 - 0.035 inch)
Distributer rotation: anti-clockwise
Distributer point gap: 0.45 - 0.55 mm (0.018 - 0.022 inch)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Dwell angle (idle): 49 - 55 degrees
Valve clearance (hot): 0.35 mm


Specifications sourced from
  • Gregory's Datsun 1000-1200 Service and Repair Manual (No 87)
  • Datsun 1200 Owner's Manual Model (K)(V)B110 Series (May 1973)


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