Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) 1966

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1.5 (53 Hp)

Start of production

1966 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1970 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm

Width

1633 mm

Height

1331 mm

Length

4140 mm

Front track

1311 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.3

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

16.4 kg/Hp, 60.9 Hp/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.6 l

Maximum speed

132 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

330 kg

Kerb Weight

870 kg

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

Max. weight

1200 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.5 (53 Hp)