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1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)

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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

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 (36 Hp)?7.3 l/100 km
32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
How fast is the car, 1960 Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?115 km/h | 71.46 mph
How much power, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1960 1.2 (36 Hp)?36 Hp
What is the engine size, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1960 1.2 (36 Hp)?1.2 l
1192 cm3
72.74 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1960 Volkswagen 1.2 (36 Hp)?4, 180° flat V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe 1960 1.2 (36 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?4140 mm
162.99 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?1634 mm
64.33 in.
What is the curb weight, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?780 kg
1719.61 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?1110 kg
2447.13 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 Specs

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia
Generation Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Modification (Engine) 1.2 (36 Hp)
Start of production March, 1960 year
End of production March, 1965 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)
Maximum speed 115 km/h 71.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 21.7 kg/Hp, 46.2 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 36 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power per litre 30.2 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 780 kg 1719.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1110 kg 2447.13 lbs.
Max load 330 kg 727.53 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 1325 mm 52.17 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1290 mm 50.79 in.
Rear (Back) track 1250 mm 49.21 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 155 mm 6.1 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
Wheel rims size4J x 15