1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel body welded to steel platform frame
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1974
Price :	$2,450-$2,730
Weight :	1720 lbs \| 780.179 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners
Displacement :	1191 cc \| 72.7 cu in. \| 1.2 L.
Power :	36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM
Torque :	56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Stroke :	2.5 in \| 64 mm.
Compression :	6.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex downdraft carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1958 :	451,526
1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Dimension(s)

Sport Coupe

Chassis # 2011390
View info And history
Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	163.0 in \| 4140 mm.
Width :	64.4 in \| 1636 mm.
Height :	52.2 in \| 1326 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Chassis # 2163110
Engine # 3961412

Exterior
Price :	$2,730
Weight :	1780 lbs \| 807.394 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	163.0 in \| 4140 mm.
Width :	64.4 in \| 1636 mm.
Height :	52.2 in \| 1326 mm.
Wheelbase :	94.5 in \| 2400 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : King-pins with transverse torsion bars adn upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bars

Steering
Worm and Nut

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.60x15

1958 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,600
Avg. Home :	$12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,450 to $2,730 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1958? A: Volkswagen produced 451,526 automobiles in 1958.

Q: What engine did the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1191 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 36 BHP (26.496 KW) @ 3700 RPM and 56 Ft-Lbs (76 NM) @ 2000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1958 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.