Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

General information

Name

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.2 (36 Hp) 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965

Year of production

1960

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

1.2 (36 Hp)

Power

36 Hp @ 3700 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.3 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

115 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
36 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power per litre
30.2 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)

780 kg

Max weight (kg)

1110 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4140 mm

Width (mm)

1634 mm

Height (mm)

1325 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1290 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

Wheel rims size

4J x 15

Technology and Operation