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1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

What is the body type, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?7.3 l/100 km
32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
How much power, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1955 1.2 (30 Hp)?30 Hp
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1955 1.2 (30 Hp)?1.2 l
1192 cm3
72.74 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 Volkswagen 1.2 (30 Hp)?4, 180° flat V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?4140 mm
162.99 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?1634 mm
64.33 in.
What is the curb weight, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?810 kg
1785.74 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?1110 kg
2447.13 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp)?4, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia
Generation Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 (30 Hp)
Start of production August, 1955 year
End of production March, 1960 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 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 4
Engine configuration 180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore 77 mm 3.03 in.
Piston Stroke 64 mm 2.52 in.
Compression ratio 6.6
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 810 kg 1785.74 lbs.
Max. weight 1110 kg 2447.13 lbs.
Max load 300 kg 661.39 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 Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Steering type Worm-reduction unit