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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Karmann Ghia
Generation

Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Year of production

1966

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.5 (53 Hp) Automatic

Power

53 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

129 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
53 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
35.5 Hp/l
Engine displacement
1493 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder bore
83.06 mm
Piston stroke
69.09 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

870 kg

Max weight (kg)

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

40 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4140 mm

Width (mm)

1633 mm

Height (mm)

1331 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1311 mm

Rear track (mm)

1349 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.3 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

automatic

Front suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

Rear suspension system

Torsion

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

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