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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 8.6 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 132 km/h 0-100 km/h: sec |
| How much power? | 53 Hp, Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 1493 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 4, 180° flat V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4140 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1633 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 870 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1200 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Karmann Ghia |
| Generation | Karmann Ghia (Type 14) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.5 (53 Hp) |
| Start of production | March, 1966 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg 32.85 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 132 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.4 kg/Hp kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 53 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 35.5 Hp/l |
| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | 180° flat V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 83.06 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 69.09 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 870 kg |
| Max. weight | 1200 kg |
| Max load | 330 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4140 mm |
| Width | 1633 mm |
| Height | 1331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.3 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 |
