Compare: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1966 Coupe 53 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Karmann Ghia

Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)

Modification (Engine)

1.5 (53 Hp)

Start of production

March, 1966 year

End of production

March, 1970 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

132 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

53 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1493 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

180° flat V-engine

Cylinder Bore

83.06 mm

Piston Stroke

69.09 mm

Compression ratio

7.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

870 kg

Max. weight

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Dimensions

Length

4140 mm

Width

1633 mm

Height

1331 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1311 mm

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Rear suspension

Torsion

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit