Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1955–1974

1 generation (Type 14)

No photos yet1.5 MT (44 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1493 cm3 Gasoline

Power43 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

Maximum torque100 N*m

Capacity1493 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2000 RPM

Max power (kW)32 kW

Number of cylinders4

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Engine power43 hp

Engine power44 PS

Stroke cycle69 mm

Cylinder bore83 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeH

Engine modelH

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

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 speed136 km/h

Fuel80

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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