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Type 14
1961 Volkswagen Type 14
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 14
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series 2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1200 Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
34 hp
Power (kW)
25 kW
Torque
92 Nm (68 lb-ft)
Top speed
122 km/h
(76 mph)
0–60 mph
29.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
31 seconds
Displacement
1,192 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,140 mm
(163.0 in)
Width
1,634 mm
(64.3 in)
Height
1,330 mm
(52.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
820 kg
(1,808 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
6 V
Battery Capacity
66 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
64 mm
(2.5 in)
Compression Ratio
7 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.8 :1
2nd Gear
2.06 :1
3rd Gear
1.32 :1
4th Gear
0.89 :1
Final Drive
4.38 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
Trailing Arm
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Front
Yes
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,305 mm
(51.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,288 mm
(50.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,140 kg
(2,513 lb)
Cargo Capacity
320 kg
(705 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Backbone Tube)
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Push-down
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Flat
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Bottom of the Doors
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
14.34 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
180 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
380 litres
Depth
570 mm
(22.4 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,040 mm
(40.9 in)
Width
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Height
340 mm
(13.4 in)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Production
Statistics
Production Number (Series)
443,466
Production Number (Generation)
443,466
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
1st Generation
80,881
Type 14
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Type 14 Standard
1957–1974
Type 14 Convertible Generations
2 of 6
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Series 2
1960–1969
Year
1961
Powertrain
1200 Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
Horsepower
34 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline