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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
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5 versions · 5 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 (36 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 36 KM | 1960–1965 |
| 1.2 (30 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 30 KM | 1955–1960 |
| 1.5 (53 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 53 KM | 1966–1970 |
| 1.5 (53 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 53 KM | 1966–1970 |
| 1.3 (50 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 50 KM | 1963–1974 |
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Selected engine version
1.2 (36 KM)
Gasoline · 1960–1965
- Engine power
- 36 KM
- Engine displacement
- 1,192 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 115 km/h
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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia (Type 14)- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Version
- Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
- Engine
- 1.2 (36 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1960
- End of production
- 1965
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 115 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.3 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1192 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Flat V-shaped 180° engine
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 77 mm
- Piston stroke
- 64 mm
- Compression ratio
- 6.6
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 36 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 780 kg
- Gross weight
- 1110 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4140 mm
- Width
- 1634 mm
- Height
- 1325 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1290 mm
- Rear track
- 1250 mm
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Anti-roll bar, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Steer
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- Rim size
- 4J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.2 (30 KM)
Gasoline · 1955–1960
- Engine power
- 30 KM
- Engine displacement
- 1,192 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia (Type 14)- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Version
- Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
- Engine
- 1.2 (30 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1955
- End of production
- 1960
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 7.3 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1192 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Flat V-shaped 180° engine
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 77 mm
- Piston stroke
- 64 mm
- Compression ratio
- 6.6
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 30 KM @ 3400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 810 kg
- Gross weight
- 1110 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4140 mm
- Width
- 1634 mm
- Height
- 1330 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1305 mm
- Rear track
- 1250 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Anti-roll bar, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Steer
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.5 (53 KM)
Gasoline · 1966–1970
- Engine power
- 53 KM
- Engine displacement
- 1,493 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 132 km/h
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Basic version information
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia (Type 14)- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Version
- Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
- Engine
- 1.5 (53 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1966
- End of production
- 1970
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 132 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8.6 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1493 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Flat V-shaped 180° engine
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 83.06 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69.09 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 53 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 870 kg
- Gross weight
- 1200 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4140 mm
- Width
- 1633 mm
- Height
- 1331 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1311 mm
- Rear track
- 1349 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.3 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Anti-roll bar, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Steer
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.5 (53 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1966–1970
- Engine power
- 53 KM
- Engine displacement
- 1,493 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 129 km/h
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Basic version information
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia (Type 14)- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Version
- Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
- Engine
- 1.5 (53 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1966
- End of production
- 1970
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 129 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1493 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Flat V-shaped 180° engine
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 83.06 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69.09 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 53 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 870 kg
- Gross weight
- 1200 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4140 mm
- Width
- 1633 mm
- Height
- 1331 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1311 mm
- Rear track
- 1349 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.3 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Anti-roll bar, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Steer
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
1.3 (50 KM)
Gasoline · 1963–1974
- Engine power
- 50 KM
- Engine displacement
- 1,285 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 128 km/h
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Basic version information
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia (Type 14)- Brand
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Version
- Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
- Engine
- 1.3 (50 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1963
- End of production
- 1974
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 128 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 8 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine position
- Rear, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1285 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- Flat V-shaped 180° engine
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 77 mm
- Piston stroke
- 69 mm
- Compression ratio
- 7.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 2.5 l
- Power
- 50 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 40 l
- Curb weight
- 830 kg
- Gross weight
- 1160 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4140 mm
- Width
- 1634 mm
- Height
- 1330 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1305 mm
- Rear track
- 1300 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.25 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Anti-roll bar, Steer
- Rear suspension
- Steer
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- Rim size
- 4J x 15
- ABS
- no