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1970 - Volkswagen - 1600 Karmann-Ghia Coupe

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1. 1600 Karmann-Ghia Coupe 1970
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model 1600 Karmann-Ghia Coupe
Production Year 1970
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1320 mm     (52 in)
Rear Track 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Length 4140 mm     (163 in)
Width 1630 mm     (64,2 in)
Height 1320 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance 160 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 870 kg     (1916,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 40 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1584 cc     (96,66 cu in)
Bore 85,5 mm     (3,37 in)
Stroke 69 mm     (2,72 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,24
Unitary Capacity 396 cc/cylinder    (24,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 50 HP     (37,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 106 N.m     (78,2 lb.ft ,  10,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 57,5 HP/ton    (42,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 31,6 HP/litre    (23,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 138 km/h   (85,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,89 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,13 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,6
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TA.TB.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwSemiAx.TA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)