Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1955–1974

1 generation (Type 14)

No photos yet1.3 MT (40 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1285 cm3 Gasoline

Power40 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

1.2 MT (30 hp)1.3 MT (40 hp)1.5 MT (44 PS)1.6 MT (50 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Capacity1285 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2000 RPM

Max power (kW)29 kW

Engine power39 PS

Number of cylinders4

Engine power40 hp

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Stroke cycle69 mm

Compression ratio7.3

Cylinder bore77 mm

Maximum torque92 N*m

Engine codeAB

Engine modelAB

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Bodywork

Height1505 mm

Width1632 mm

Wheelbase2400 mm

Number of seater4

Length4140 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed128 km/h

Fuel80

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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