Volkswagen Karmann Ghia   (Type 14)
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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1963, 1974

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?128 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?50 Hp, Nm
What is the engine size? l
1285 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?830 kg
What is the gross weigh?1160 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1963-1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp) Specs 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia
Generation Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (50 Hp)
Start of production 1963
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats4
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed128 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio16.6 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 38.9 Hp/l
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1285 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylinders180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore77 mm
Piston Stroke69 mm
Compression ratio7.3
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity2.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 830 kg
Max. weight 1160 kg
Max load 330 kg
Fuel tank capacity 40 l
Dimensions
Length 4140 mm
Width 1634 mm
Height 1330 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.25 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
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Wheel rims size 4J x 15