(1970 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Karmann-Ghia TC | Issued until | |
| Serie | Karmann-Ghia | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4204 mm / 165.5 in / 165.5 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1316 mm / 51.8 in / 51.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1358 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.5 mm / 3.37 in / 3.37 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.24 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1585 cm3 / 96.7 cu in / 96.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 396.25 cm3/cylinder / 24.181 cu in/cylinder / 24.181 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 48.5 kW / 65.9 hp / 65.9 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 118.0 Nm / 87.0 lbft / 87.0 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 47.8 kW / 65.0 bhp / 65.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 41.0 kW/l / 0.913 bhp/cu in / 0.913 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 74.45 Nm/l / 0.651 lbft/cu in / 0.651 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 14.20 s / 14.20 s / 14.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 137 km/h / 85 mph / 85 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 70.65 kW/ton / 96.06 bhp/ton / 96.06 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 21.30 s / 21.30 s / 21.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia TC
