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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (30 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Karmann Ghia
Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Year of production

1955

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.2 (30 Hp)

Power

30 Hp @ 3400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.3 l/100 km

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
30 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
Power per litre
25.2 Hp/l
Engine displacement
1192 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
64 mm
Compression ratio
6.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

810 kg

Max weight (kg)

1110 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4140 mm

Width (mm)

1634 mm

Height (mm)

1330 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1305 mm

Rear track (mm)

1250 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Rear suspension system

Torsion

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