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1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

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Chassis Code: Typ 14

Build Start: 1966

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1966
Model Variant: Typ 14
Chassis Code: Typ 14

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1305mm
Length: 4140mm
Height: 1330mm
Kerb weight: 870kg
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Track/tread (rear): 1350mm
Width: 1630mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 40litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.13
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 4
Bore × Stroke: 83 × 69mm
Specific torque(DIN): 66.98 Nm/litre, 0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.89
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 1.5 litre (1493cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.2
Specific output(DIN): 21.5 kW/litre29.2 ps/litre, 28.8 bhp/litre0.47 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 100 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.2 kgm)at 2000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 132km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 27.13kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW)at 4000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 50.11 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Solex 30 PICT-2 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 841.7kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 277mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 5.60-15
Tyres Rear: 5.60-15

Other

Designer: Ghia
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 17.1
Unitary Capacity: 373.25cc

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