1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2dr coupe
2dr coupe
13.4 sec
0-60 mph
19.2 sec
@ 72 mph
60 hp
Power
78 lb-ft
Torque
1,830 lbs
Front-wheel Drive
Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1972
Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Karmann Ghia
Trim:
2dr coupe
Style:
2dr coupe
Base Price:
$2,750
Drive:
Front-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
1,830 lbs
Length:
163 in.
Width:
64.3 in.
Height:
52.6 in.
Wheelbase:
94.5 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.32
MPG:
26 city / 27 hwy
Fuel:
10.6 gal. / 286 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
60 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque:
78 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm
Engine:
1.6l 4-cyclinder
Displacement:
1600 liters
Engine Config:
Rear
Redline:
5,200 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
13.4 sec
0-60 mph:
13.8 sec
0-100 mph:
92.08 sec
Top Speed:
101 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
12.3 sec @ 56.3 mph
¼ mile:
19.2 sec @ 71.7 mph
½ mile:
30.67 sec @ 83.5 mph
1 mile:
50.64 sec @ 94.9 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P185/65HR15
Rear Tires:
P185/65HR15
Tire Compound:
Summer Performance
Transmission:
4-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.88
Gear Ratios
1: 3.8
2: 2.06
3: 1.26
4: 0.89
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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