Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | 1955-1974

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Trim:

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Karmann Ghia

Model Years:

1955 - 1974

Production Years:

1955 - 1974

Model Years (Trim):

Production Code:

Type 14/Type 34

Trim Levels:

TC, Type 14, Type 34

Base Price:

Fully Loaded:

# Made (by trim level):

Total Produced:

445,238 units

Class:

Sports

Body Style:

Coupe, Convertible

Layout:

Rear-engine/RWD

Interior Volume:

Trunk Volume:

Front Head/Leg Room:

Rear Head/Leg Room:

Designers:

Virgil Exner

Engine Type:

Displacement:

1.2 Liters

Engine Code:

Typ 122

Years Offered:

1950 - 1991

Countries Available:

# Produced:

Max Power @ RPM:

30 HP - 40 HP

Max Torque @ RPM:

55 lb-ft

Forced Induction:

Max Boost Pressure:

Redline:

HP/L:

Bore/Stroke:

77mm/64mm

Compression Ratio:

6.1:1 - 7:1

Firing Order:

Block Material:

Iron, Magnesium

Head Material:

Aluminum

Engine Management:

Fuel Delivery System:

Recommended Octane:

Valvetrain Type:

OHV

# of Valves:

8 valves

Fuel Type:

Gas

Fuel Capacity:

Recommended Oil:

Oil Volume:

Coolant Volume:

Coolant Type:

Vehicles with this engine

Driveline Type:

Manual

Transmission Type:

Transmission Code:

1st Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

3.45

2nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

1.94

3nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

1.37

4th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

0.97

5th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

6th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

7th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

8th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

Final Drive Ratio:

3.90

Axle Ratio:

Differential:

Axle Size:

Fluid Type:

Fluid Capacity:

Reverse Ratio:

3.167

Vehicles with this transmission

Platform:

Weight:

1,808 lb

Front/Rear:

Steering Type:

Lock to Lock:

Wheel Base:

94.5 inches

Length:

163 inches

Width:

64.2 inches

Height:

52.3 inches

Front Track:

Rear Track:

Front Suspension Type:

Torsion bar

Rear Suspension Type:

Torsion bar

Front Brakes:

Drums

Front Disc/Drum Size:

Front Caliper Size:

Rear Brakes:

Drums

Rear Disc/Drum Size:

Rear Caliper Size:

Fuel Capacity:

ABS:

Stability Control:

Stability Control Defeat:

Traction Control:

Hub Diameter:

Wheel Size Front:

Wheel Size Rear:

Tire Type:

Front Tires:

Rear Tires:

Bolt Pattern:

Stock Offset:

Camber:

Toe:

0-30 MPH:

0-60 MPH:

0-100 MPH:

0-150 MPH:

0-200 MPH:

1/4 Mile @ MPH:

Top Gear 30-50 MPH:

Top Gear 50-70 MPH:

Top Speed:

Top Speed Limited By:

Braking 60-0 MPH:

Braking 100-0 MPH:

Skidpad:

Idle dBA:

Full Throttle dBA:

Cruise dBA @ MPH:

Lb/Hp:

EPA City/Highway:

Range:

Turning Circle:

Cd:

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