The Karmann Ghia is a sleek and stylish coupe with a compact size, featuring a length of 4140 mm, width of 1634 mm, and height of 1330 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2400 mm and a turning circle of 11 m. It has 4 seats and 2 doors.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
Length
4140 mm 162.99 in.
Width
1634 mm 64.33 in.
Height
1330 mm 52.36 in.
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front Track
1305 mm 51.38 in.
Rear Track
1250 mm 49.21 in.
Min Turning Circle
11 m 36.09 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Karmann Ghia is a classic sports car known for its elegant design and performance. It features a powerful engine and agile handling, making it a thrilling driving experience. Its fuel efficiency is commendable, with a combined consumption of 7.3 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Karmann Ghia is a rear-wheel drive car with a 4-cylinder, 1192cc engine producing 30 horsepower at 3400 rpm. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 6.6.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
30 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
25.2 Hp/l
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
1192 cm3 72.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
180° flat V-engine
Cylinder Bore
77 mm 3.03 in.
Piston Stroke
64 mm 2.52 in.
Compression Ratio
6.6
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
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
Brakes
The Karmann Ghia comes with a Worm-reduction unit steering type, which provides smooth and precise steering, making it a joy to drive. However, the lack of power steering might make it a bit more difficult to maneuver at low speeds or in tight spaces.
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Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Karmann Ghia has a weight-to-power ratio of 27 kg/Hp (37 Hp/tonne), with a kerb weight of 810 kg (1785.74 lbs.) and a max weight of 1110 kg (2447.13 lbs.). It has a max load capacity of 300 kg (661.39 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
27 kg/Hp, 37 Hp/tonne
Kerb Weight
810 kg 1785.74 lbs.
Max Weight
1110 kg 2447.13 lbs.
Max Load
300 kg 661.39 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l 10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Karmann Ghia (Type 14)
The length of the Karmann Ghia is 4140 mm or 162.99 in.
The Karmann Ghia has 4 seats.
The turning circle of the Karmann Ghia is 11 m or 36.09 ft.
The Karmann Ghia was manufactured by Volkswagen in collaboration with the German coachbuilder Karmann.
The Karmann Ghia is a two-door luxury coupé and cabriolet.
The Karmann Ghia was in production for 19 years, from 1955 to 1974.
The combined fuel consumption is 7.3 l/100 km.
It runs on petrol (gasoline).
Performance specifications are not included in the text.
The engine displacement is 1192 cm3 or 72.74 cu. in.
The power output is 30 Hp @ 3400 rpm.
The Karmann Ghia has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The Karmann Ghia has a Worm-reduction unit steering type.
The Worm-reduction unit steering type provides smooth and precise steering, making it a joy to drive. However, the lack of power steering might make it a bit more difficult to maneuver at low speeds or in tight spaces.
No, the Karmann Ghia does not come with power steering.
1955-1974
Convertible
Its sleek design and agile handling
The Karmann Ghia has a weight-to-power ratio of 27 kg/Hp (37 Hp/tonne).
The kerb weight of the Karmann Ghia is 810 kg (1785.74 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Karmann Ghia is 40 l (10.57 US gal | 8.8 UK gal).
