Volkswagen Karmann Ghia I (Typ 14) photos

1955 — 1974 · coupe, convertible

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specifications

30–50

Photos

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia I (Typ 14), coupe, green, front three-quarter view — photo 54197

1973 Classic two-door coupe in a metallic olive-gold finish parked on a paved lot. Features chrome bumpers, round headlights, and a Dutch license plate.

About this generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Typ 14) sports coupe and convertible was produced from 1955 to 1974.

The first-generation Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (internal designation Typ 14) was manufactured between 1955 and 1974. The vehicle combined mechanical components from the Beetle (Type 1) with styling designed by Italy's Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-crafted body assembly by Wilhelm Karmann in Osnabrück. A convertible model joined the initial 2+2 coupe in 1957.

Powertrains consisted of air-cooled flat-four engines displacing 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.6 liters, yielding outputs from 30 hp to 60 hp. The rear-mounted engine drove the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox or an optional semi-automatic transmission. Total production reached over 440,000 units during its 19-year manufacturing cycle.

Specifications

14 in 2 body styles

Coupe Typ 14 7 specifications

4140 mm163.0 in

Length

1630 mm64.2 in

Width

1330 mm52.4 in

Height

2400 mm94.5 in

Wheelbase

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1200

30hp(22 kW)

1.2 l 4-speed manual RWD

1955–1960

Torque: 76 Nm (56 lb-ft)
Top speed: 115 km/h (71 mph)
Displacement: 1192 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 820 kg (1808 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1200

34hp(25 kW)

1.2 l 4-speed manual RWD

1960–1965

Torque: 82 Nm (60 lb-ft)
Top speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Displacement: 1192 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 820 kg (1808 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1300

39hp(29 kW)

1.3 l 4-speed manual RWD

1965–1966

Torque: 87 Nm (64 lb-ft)
Top speed: 128 km/h (80 mph)
Displacement: 1285 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: F
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 830 kg (1830 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1500

43hp(32 kW)

1.5 l 4-speed manual RWD

1966–1970

Torque: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed: 136 km/h (85 mph)
Displacement: 1493 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: H
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 840 kg (1852 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1500

43hp(32 kW)

1.5 l automated manual RWD

1968–1970

Torque: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed: 130 km/h (81 mph)
Displacement: 1493 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: H
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 860 kg (1896 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1600

50hp(37 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed manual RWD

1970–1974

Torque: 106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed: 140 km/h (87 mph)
Displacement: 1584 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 870 kg (1918 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1600

50hp(37 kW)

1.6 l automated manual RWD

1970–1974

Torque: 106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed: 134 km/h (83 mph)
Displacement: 1584 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 890 kg (1962 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

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Convertible Typ 14 7 specifications

4140 mm163.0 in

Length

1630 mm64.2 in

Width

1330 mm52.4 in

Height

2400 mm94.5 in

Wheelbase

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1200

30hp(22 kW)

1.2 l 4-speed manual RWD

1957–1960

Torque: 76 Nm (56 lb-ft)
Top speed: 115 km/h (71 mph)
Displacement: 1192 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 850 kg (1874 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1200

34hp(25 kW)

1.2 l 4-speed manual RWD

1960–1965

Torque: 82 Nm (60 lb-ft)
Top speed: 118 km/h (73 mph)
Displacement: 1192 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 850 kg (1874 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1300

39hp(29 kW)

1.3 l 4-speed manual RWD

1965–1966

Torque: 87 Nm (64 lb-ft)
Top speed: 125 km/h (78 mph)
Displacement: 1285 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: F
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 860 kg (1896 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1500

43hp(32 kW)

1.5 l 4-speed manual RWD

1966–1970

Torque: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed: 132 km/h (82 mph)
Displacement: 1493 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: H
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 880 kg (1940 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1500

43hp(32 kW)

1.5 l automated manual RWD

1968–1970

Torque: 100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
Top speed: 128 km/h (80 mph)
Displacement: 1493 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: H
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 900 kg (1984 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1600

50hp(37 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed manual RWD

1970–1974

Torque: 106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed: 138 km/h (86 mph)
Displacement: 1584 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

1600

50hp(37 kW)

1.6 l automated manual RWD

1970–1974

Torque: 106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed: 132 km/h (82 mph)
Displacement: 1584 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: AD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 930 kg (2050 lb)
Fuel tank: 40 l (10.6 gal US)

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