Volkswagen Karmann Ghia   (Type 14)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe March, 1960, March, 1965

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?7.3 l/100 km
How fast is the car?115 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?36 Hp, Nm
What is the engine size? l
1192 cm3
How many cylinders?4, 180° flat V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4140 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1634 mm
What is the curb weigh?780 kg
What is the gross weigh?1110 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

March, 1960-March, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) Specs March, 1960, March, 1961, March, 1962, March, 1963, March, 1964, March, 1965

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia
Generation Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 (36 Hp)
Start of production March, 1960
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed115 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio21.7 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 36 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power per litre 30.2 Hp/l
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1192 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylinders180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore77 mm
Piston Stroke64 mm
Compression ratio6.6
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity2.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 780 kg
Max. weight 1110 kg
Max load 330 kg
Fuel tank capacity 40 l
Dimensions
Length 4140 mm
Width 1634 mm
Height 1325 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size 4J x 15