Interesting Facts About the NSU 1200
The NSU Typ 110 debuted at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show and was produced from 1965 to 1972. After 1967 the model was marketed as the NSU 1200, continuing the brand's tradition of compact, economical cars.
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From Typ 110 to NSU 1200
Originally launched as the NSU Typ 110 in 1965, the car was re‑branded the NSU 1200 after 1967. The model remained in production until 1972, covering a seven‑year run.
Air‑Cooled Four‑Cylinder Powerplant
The 1969 NSU 1200 TT featured an air‑cooled 1,200 cc four‑cylinder engine delivering 65 hp and a top speed of about 90 mph. It was paired with a four‑speed manual gearbox and was built between 1967 and 1972, with 52,082 units produced.
A Clever Engine‑in‑a‑New‑Body Concept
The NSU 1200 TT was created by installing the engine from the earlier Typ 77 into the body of the Prinz 1000. In the two years prior, 14,292 Prinz 1000 TT (Typ 67b) had been built, showing NSU’s strategy of mixing proven components.
Spare Parts Legacy
Enthusiasts can still find new‑old‑stock components such as Bosch distributor rotor arms for the 1200 C (1972‑73) and ball‑bearing crankshafts that were used across the Prinz 1000, TT, TTS and 1200 C families. A 1968 NSU 1200 TT example was recently offered with a full set of NOS spare parts, highlighting the model’s collector appeal.
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