1969 Karmann-Ghia | 1971 143 Karmann Ghia ![]() |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Specifications |
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| 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 |
light alloy finned cylinders; cast iron cylinder liners
Engine Type : O4 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM
82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
Engine Type : O4 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L.
57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 4400 RPM
82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 69 mm.
Transmission:
4 Manual
4 Manual
| Production Figures | |
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1970 | 1,193,853 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 1402103869 |
| Chassis Number | 1402956336 |
| Engine Number | H5474075 |
1970
Volkswagen
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1969 Karmann-Ghia | 1971 143 Karmann Ghia ![]() |


1969 Karmann-Ghia
1970