Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 8.6 l/100 km | 27.4 mpg US | 32.8 mpg UK
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Technical information
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) General information | |
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| Brand : | Volkswagen |
| Model : | Karmann Ghia |
| Generation : | Karmann Ghia (Type 14) |
| Engine / modification : | 1.5 (53 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1966 year |
| Production end : | 1970 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture : | Internal Combustion engine |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 4 |
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 8.6 l/100 km | 27.4 mpg US | 32.8 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 40 l | 10.6 US gallons | 8.8 UK gallons |
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 53 hp | 39 kW |
| Max power in : | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 132 km/h | 82 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | |
| Torque : | |
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 1493 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 2.5 l |
| Fuel System : | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine : | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Position of cylinders : | 180° flat V-engine |
| Valvetrain : | OHV |
| Number of cylinders : | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 7.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 69.09 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 83.06 mm |
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 4 |
| Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4140 mm | 163.0 in |
| Width : | 1633 mm | 64.3 in |
| Height : | 1331 mm | 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2400 mm | 94.5 in |
| Front track : | 1311 mm | 51.6 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1349 mm | 53.1 in |
| Rear suspension : | Torsion |
| Max weight : | 1200 kg | 2646 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Disc |
| Rear brakes : | Drum |
| Kerb Weight : | 870 kg | 1918 lbs |
| Steering type : | Worm-reduction unit |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 11.3 m |