Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1961–1969

2 generation (Type 34)

No photos yet1.6 MT (51 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1584 cm3 Gasoline

Power51 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

1.5 MT (45 hp)1.6 MT (51 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque106 N*m

Capacity1584 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Max power (kW)37 kW

Number of cylinders4

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Engine power50 PS

Engine power51 hp

Stroke cycle69 mm

Compression ratio7.5

Cylinder bore85.5 mm

Engine codeAL

Engine modelAL

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Bodywork

Height1320 mm

Width1630 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 speed138 km/h

Fuel tank capacity40 l

Fuel80

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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