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

1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) - Photo 1

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Karmann Ghia
Generation Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
Modification (Engine) 1.5 (53 Hp)
Start of production March, 1966 year
End of production March, 1970 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.6 l/100 km
27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 132 km/h
82.02 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 4
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 2
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

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 870 kg
1918.02 lbs.
Max. weight 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Max load 330 kg
727.53 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Transverse stabilizer, Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Worm-reduction unit

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