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Volkswagen Karman-Ghia 1.2 Cabriolet

General information

ModelVolkswagen Karman-Ghia 1.2 Cabriolet
Year1959
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1192 ccm (72.74 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4

Engine and transmission

Displacement1192 ccm (72.74 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power30.00 PS (22 kW or 30 HP) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Max torque78 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight820 kg (1,807.8 pounds)
Overall length4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheelbase2430 mm (95.7 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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