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Volkswagen 1600 Karmann-Ghia Coupe
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen 1600 Karmann-Ghia Coupe |
| Year | 1970 |
| Category | Small city/economy cars |
| Rating | 71.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1584 ccm (96.66 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1584 ccm (96.66 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 50.70 PS (37 kW or 50 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 106.00 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 133.0 km/h (82.6 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0583 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 870 kg (1,918.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4150 mm (163.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1640 mm (64.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 litres (10.57 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
