Brazil's own Karmann Ghia TC had serious design pedigree behind it: Ghia put the now-legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro on the project before he became a household name in car design.
Median 149 hp across 120 similar cars
Lead trim: TC 1600
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia TCType 145 · 1972–1975
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FactBrazil's own Karmann Ghia TC had serious design pedigree behind it: Ghia put the now-legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro on the project before he became a household name in car design.
The Touring Coupé, a roomy 2+2 coupé sold only in South America, which used the platform of the VW 1600 Type 3 instead of the Beetle floorpan, with the 1,584 cc flat-four from the Type 3. 18,119 were sold, and it was not exported off the continent.
Collectors Spotted in the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC 1600 | 1972–1975 | 1.6 L Flat-4 | 65 hp | 89 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Brazil's own Karmann Ghia TC had serious design pedigree behind it: Ghia put the now-legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro on the project before he became a household name in car design.
The Karmann Ghia's shape began as a Chrysler d'Elegance show car design by Virgil Exner that Ghia had already built and then adapted to a Beetle chassis when the Chrysler deal fell through.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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