1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1974
Price :	$2,295-$2,450
Weight :	1740 lbs \| 789.251 kg
MPG Highway :	32

Performance

0-60 mph :	22 seconds.
Top Speed :	75 mph \| 120.675 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4 \| Light alloy finned cylinders; cast-iron cylinder liners
Displacement :	1191 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
Valvetrain :	8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
Solex 1-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 1965 :	1,174,687
1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Doors :	2
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.

Convertible Coupe

Chassis # 145631258
Engine # 9293773
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Exterior
Price :	$2,450
Weight :	1740 lbs \| 789.251 kg
MPG Highway :	32
Doors :	2
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.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Kingpins with transverse torsion bars and upper/lower trailing arms Rear : Swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bars

Steering
Worm and Sector

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.60x15

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

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Q: How fast is the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a top speed of 75 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a length of 163.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has a width of 64.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost when new?A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia cost approximately $2,295 to $2,450 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had 5.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1965? A: Volkswagen produced 1,174,687 automobiles in 1965.

Q: What engine did the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia was a Opposed 4 (1191 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 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia have? A: The 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.