
| 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) 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg 32.8 UK mpg 11.6 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1966 Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 132 km/h | 82.02 mph |
| How much power, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 53 Hp |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 1.5 l 1493 cm3 91.11 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1966 Volkswagen 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 4, 180° flat V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe? | 4140 mm 162.99 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe? | 1633 mm 64.29 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 870 kg 1918.02 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
| 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 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8.6 l/100 km
27.4 US mpg 32.8 UK mpg 11.6 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 132 km/h 82.02 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 53 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 35.5 Hp/l |
| Engine layout | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 91.11 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | 180° flat V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 83.06 mm 3.27 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 69.09 mm 2.72 in. |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | 870 kg 1918.02 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1200 kg 2645.55 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 | 1633 mm 64.29 in. |
| Height | 1331 mm 52.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm 94.49 in. |
| Front track | 1311 mm 51.61 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1349 mm 53.11 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.3 m 37.07 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 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |