These are standard specifications for the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 5287401
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1974 |
| Price : | $2,300-$2,500 |
| Weight : | 1745 lbs | 791.519 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | Light alloy finned cylinders | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1192 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L. |
| Power : | 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM |
| Torque : | 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| Solex 1-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1963 : | 891,521 |
| 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.4 in | 1636 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 1745 lbs | 791.519 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
| Width : | 64.4 in | 1636 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Kingpins with transverse torsion bars and upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Sector |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,300 to $2,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1963? A: Volkswagen produced 891,521 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engine did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1192 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,300 to $2,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1963? A: Volkswagen produced 891,521 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engine did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1192 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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