Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) /Coupe 1960 - 1965/

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 (36 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1960 Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?

115 km/h | 71 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1960 1.2 (36 Hp)?

36 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1960 1.2 (36 Hp)?

1.2 l
1192 cm³
72.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1960 Volkswagen 1.2 (36 Hp)?

4, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

4140 mm
162.99 in.

What is the width of 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

1634 mm
64.33 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?

780 kg
1720 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?

1110 kg
2447 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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  - Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
    - 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic
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    - 1.2 (30 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Karmann Ghia

Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)

Modification (Engine)

1.2 (36 Hp)

Start of production

March, 1960

End of production

March, 1965

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)

Maximum speed

115 km/h 71 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

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

780 kg 1720 lbs.

Max. weight

1110 kg 2447 lbs.

Max load

330 kg 728 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

Anti-roll bar, Torsion bar

Rear suspension

Torsion bar

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rim size

4J x 15

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