Volkswagon Karmann Ghia Coupe Type34 1962-69 specifications

Engine
Rearmounted flat 4, ohv, air cooled
Displacement: 1,493cc
Bore: 83.3mm, stroke: 69.1mm
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Carburettors: Twin Solex 32 downdraft
Power output: 66bhp at 4,800 rpm

Transmission
Rear wheel drive
Clutch: single dry plate
Gearbox: 4 speed
fully synchromeshed
Ratios Top: 0.89, 3rd 1.32, 2nd 2.06, 1st: 3.80, reverse: 3.88 to 1

Performance
Maximum speed: 90mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 18.7sec
Overall fuel consumption: 35mpg

Brakes
Hydraulic, drums all round
mechanical handbrake

Steering
Roller type with divided tie rod & hydraulic steering damper

Suspension
Two torsion bars,
double acting shock asorbers,
swing axle with spring plates

Wheels
4.5Jx15 steel disc with
drop centre rims,
165 x 15 radial tyres

Construction
Steel body with central tubular backbone, subframe at rear

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 7ft 10.5in
Front track: 4ft 3.6in
Rear track: 4ft 5in
Ground clearance: 5.4in
Length: 14ft 1in
Overall width:5ft 3.8in
Height:4ft 4.6in
Kerb weight 2,888 lb
Tank capacity: 8.8 gallons
Turning circle: 36ft

Production
1962-69 42,432 built,
Osnabruck, Germany