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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

(1965 model)

Brief specs of 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1285 cm3 / 78.4 cu in / 78.4 cu in, 29.1 kW / 39.0 hp / 39.0 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 92.0 N·m / 67.9 lb·ft / 67.9 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 128 km/h / 80 mph / 80 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from1965
ModelKarmann GhiaIssued until
SerieKarmann GhiaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3940 l / 139.14 cu ft / 139.14 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4140 mm / 163.0 in / 163.0 inTotal (curb) weight830 kg / 1830 lb / 1830 lb
Width1634 mm / 64.3 in / 64.3 inDry weight
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1305 mm / 51.4 in / 51.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity40 l / 8.8 UK gal / 10.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.85 m2 / 19.9 sq ft / 19.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) (Boxer, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore77.0 mm / 3.03 in / 3.03 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Fuel supply1 So 30 PICT-1 carburettorEngine displacement1285 cm3 / 78.4 cu in / 78.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity321.25 cm3/cylinder / 19.604 cu in/cylinder / 19.604 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio7.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power29.1 kW / 39.0 hp / 39.0 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque92.0 N·m / 67.9 lb·ft / 67.9 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)8.7 kW / 11.7 hp / 11.7 hp (est.)
CoolantairSpecific output22.6 kW/l / 0.498 bhp/cu in / 0.498 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque71.6 N·m/l / 0.63 lb·ft/cu in / 0.63 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.89
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed128 km/h / 80 mph / 80 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio47.0 kW/ton / 35.6 bhp/ton / 35.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h27.00 s / 27.00 s / 27.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.7Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Torsion barSuspension rearIndependent, Torsion bar
Wheels front4J x 15Wheels rear4J x 15
Tyres front5.60-15Tyres rear5.60-15
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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