These are standard specifications for the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 1402103869
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Chassis # 1402956336
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1974 |
| Coach Work : | Ghia |
| Price : | $2,400-$2,600 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 140 km/h | 87.01 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | light alloy finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.7 in | 69 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| Ignition system : | single barrel carb |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1970 : | 1,193,853 |
| 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe by Ghia
| Coachwork : | Ghia |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Ghia
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| Coachwork : | Ghia |
| Price : | $2,600 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.3 in | 1633 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.3 in | 1354 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Transverse torsion bars with upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Indpendent with semi-trailing arms and torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Sector |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
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Q: How fast is the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a top speed of 140 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,400 to $2,600 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1970? A: Volkswagen produced 1,193,853 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a top speed of 140 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,400 to $2,600 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1970? A: Volkswagen produced 1,193,853 automobiles in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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