Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1966 - 1970/

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) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l

How fast is 1966 Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

129 km/h | 80 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

53 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

1.5 l
1493 cm³
91.11 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1966 Volkswagen 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

4, 180° flat V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) Coupe 1966 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

4140 mm
162.99 in.

What is the width of 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe?

1633 mm
64.29 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

870 kg
1918 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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  - Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
    - 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic
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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Karmann Ghia

Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)

Modification (Engine)

1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

March, 1966

End of production

March, 1970

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9 l/100 km 26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

129 km/h 80 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

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

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

870 kg 1918 lbs.

Max. weight

1200 kg 2646 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

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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Anti-roll bar, Torsion bar

Rear suspension

Torsion bar

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Specs of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic /1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970/