Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) /Coupe 1955 - 1960/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?

7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

What is the power output of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1955 1.2 (30 Hp)?

30 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1955 1.2 (30 Hp)?

1.2 l
1192 cm³
72.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 Volkswagen 1.2 (30 Hp)?

4, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe 1955 1.2 (30 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

4140 mm
162.99 in.

What is the width of 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

1634 mm
64.33 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?

810 kg
1786 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?

1110 kg
2447 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
  - Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
    - 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic
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    - 1.3 (50 Hp)
    - 1.2 (36 Hp)
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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Karmann Ghia

Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (30 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1955

End of production

March, 1960

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.3 l/100 km 32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

27 kg/Hp, 37 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power

30 Hp @ 3400 rpm.

Power per litre

25.2 Hp/l

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1192 cm³ 72.74 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

180° flat V-engine

Cylinder Bore

77 mm 3.03 in.

Piston Stroke

64 mm 2.52 in.

Compression ratio

6.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l 2.64 US qt | 2.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

810 kg 1786 lbs.

Max. weight

1110 kg 2447 lbs.

Max load

300 kg 661 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4140 mm 162.99 in.

Width

1634 mm 64.33 in.

Height

1330 mm 52.36 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1305 mm 51.38 in.

Rear (Back) track

1250 mm 49.21 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Anti-roll bar, Torsion bar

Rear suspension

Torsion bar

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Specs of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) /1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960/