Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1960)

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a sporty coupe produced by the German automaker Volkswagen between 1955 and 1974. The car was designed by the Italian design house Ghia, and built by the German coachbuilder Karmann. The Karmann Ghia was based on the Volkswagen Beetle platform, but featured a more stylish and sporty body design.

The Karmann Ghia was powered by the same air-cooled, flat-four engine as the Beetle, which produced around 36 horsepower. This gave the car a top speed of around 80 mph. The car also featured a 4-speed manual transmission and drum brakes on all four wheels.

The exterior design of the Karmann Ghia was one of its most distinctive features. The car featured a sleek and sporty body shape, with a long hood, short rear deck, and a sloping roofline. The front end of the car featured a distinctive grille with chrome accents, while the rear featured a set of large, round taillights. The car was available in a variety of colors, including red, blue, and white.

The interior of the Karmann Ghia was also quite stylish, featuring comfortable seats, a well-appointed dashboard, and a variety of luxury features such as power windows and a radio. The car was also known for its spacious trunk, which made it a popular choice for long-distance travel.

The Karmann Ghia was a popular car throughout its production run, and it was sold in many countries around the world. The car was known for its stylish design, sporty performance, and affordable price. Despite its popularity, the Karmann Ghia was eventually discontinued in 1974, due to stricter emissions regulations and changing consumer preferences. Today, the Karmann Ghia is considered a classic car and is highly sought after by car enthusiasts and collectors around the world.