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1962 Volkswagen Type 34
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1962
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Type 34
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 Karmann Ghia Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
45 hp
Power (kW)
33 kW
Torque
106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed
137 km/h
(85 mph)
0–60 mph
21.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
22.5 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,280 mm
(168.5 in)
Width
1,620 mm
(63.8 in)
Height
1,335 mm
(52.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
2.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
1,493 cc
6 V
Battery Capacity
77 Ah
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Rear
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
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
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
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
10 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,250 kg
(2,756 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Other
Car Classification
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Piston
Fuel System
Dual Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Final Drive
4.13 :1
230 mm
(9.1 in)
Cargo Capacity
350 kg
(772 lb)
Door Handles
Push Button
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Aluminium
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Yes
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Steering Ratio
14.9 :1
Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector
Trunk
Total Trunk Volume
415 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Front Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
210 litres
Front Trunk
Volume
205 litres
Seats
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Type 34
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
Type 34 Standard
1961–1969
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1962
Powertrain
1500 Karmann Ghia Manual
Horsepower
45 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed