Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp) /Coupe 1963 - 1974/

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) 1.3 (50 Hp)?

8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

How fast is 1963 Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp)?

128 km/h | 80 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1963 1.3 (50 Hp)?

50 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1963 1.3 (50 Hp)?

1.3 l
1285 cm³
78.42 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1963 Volkswagen 1.3 (50 Hp)?

4, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe 1963 1.3 (50 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

4140 mm
162.99 in.

What is the width of 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

1634 mm
64.33 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp)?

830 kg
1830 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp)?

1160 kg
2557 lbs.

What is the number of gears in 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Karmann Ghia

Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)

Modification (Engine)

1.3 (50 Hp)

Start of production

1963 year

End of production

1974 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

128 km/h 80 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.6 kg/Hp, 60.2 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

38.9 Hp/l

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1285 cm³ 78.42 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

180° flat V-engine

Cylinder Bore

77 mm 3.03 in.

Piston Stroke

69 mm 2.72 in.

Compression ratio

7.3:1

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

830 kg 1830 lbs.

Max. weight

1160 kg 2557 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

1330 mm 52.36 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1305 mm 51.38 in.

Rear (Back) track

1300 mm 51.18 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.25 m 36.91 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

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rims size

4J x 15

Specs of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp) /1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974/