1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Specifications Engine Location Rear Drive Type Rear Wheel Production Years for Series 1955 - 1974 Price $3,474-$3,900 Weight 1920 lbs | 870.897 kg Engine Engine Configuration O Cylinders 4 Air-Cooled Solid valve lifters Aspiration/Induction Normal Displacement 1585 cc | 96.7 cu in. | 1.6 L. Valvetrain OHV Horsepower 46 HP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM Torque 72 Ft-Lbs (98 NM) @ 2800 RPM HP to Weight Ratio 41.7 LB / HP HP / Liter 29.0 BHP / Liter Compression Ratio 7.3:1 Main Bearings 4 Engine Electronics 12-volt Fuel Type Gasoline - Petrol Fuel Feed Carburetor 1-barrel carburetor Standard Transmission Gears 4 Transmission Manual Production Figures Total Volkswagen Production for 1974 955,355 The 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is powered by a Normal O4 engine that displaces 1585.00 cc. It produces 46.00 HP at 4000.00 RPM and 72.00 Ft-Lbs at 2800.00 RPM. There is a 4 speed Manual transmission.