1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Specifications

Specifications

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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

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1970 :	1,193,853
1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Dimension(s)

Coupe by Ghia

Exterior
Coachwork :	Ghia
Doors :	2
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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Exterior
Coachwork :	Ghia
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg
Doors :	2
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.