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1966 1.5 (53 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Modification

1.5 (53 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1966, Mar

End of production

1970, Mar

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1493 cm³ 91.11 cu. In.

Power

53 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

132 km/h 82 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

870 kg 1918 lbs

Length

4140 mm 162.99 in

Width

1633 mm 64.29 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg
32.85 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

132 km/h 82 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1493 cm³ 91.11 cu. In.

Power

53 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Cylinder Bore

83.06 mm 3.27 in

Piston Stroke

69.09 mm 2.72 in

Compression ratio

7.5

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

2.5 l 2.65 US qt
2.2 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4140 mm 162.99 in

Width

1633 mm 64.29 in

Height

1331 mm 52.4 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1311 mm 51.61 in

Rear (Back) track

1349 mm 53.11 in

Turning diameter

11.3 m 37.07 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Transverse stabilizer, Torsion

- Rear

Torsion

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

870 kg 1918 lbs

Max. weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

330 kg 727.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp) is made in 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970