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Ford Capri Mk3 1977-86

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Ford Capri Mk3 2.8i Cologne V6 (1981)

Country UK
Top speed (mph) 129
0-30 mph 2.8
0-50 mph 6.0
0-60 mph 7.9
0-100 mph 23.4
1/4 mile 16.2
0-1 km 30
30-50 5.3 (in 4th)
30-70 7.9
BHP 160 @5700
Torque lbft 162 @4200
BHP per ton 134
MPG UK/US 21.3/17.7
Engine capacity CC/CU 2792/170
Engine type V6 K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 12
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 4 (5 From 83)
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Drum
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 171.3
Width (in) 67
Height (in) 51
Kerb Weight (lbs) 2620
Additional Info: Other engine options included anything from 1.3 litres upto 3.0 litres. The popular 138bhp 3.0S ran until 1981 (0-60 in 8.8 secs) and was used in the TV series "The Professionals". The 2.8i replaced the 3.0 litre and brought back fuel injection and was originally available with a 4 speed box and then a 5 speed from 1983. A 2.8 Injection Special became available in 1984 with half leather, LSD and seven spoke alloys. At the end of the Capri production Ford released the Brooklands 280 Capri, which had a LSD, leather Recaro interior and larger alloys.


Tickford Capri

Ford Capri Tickford Turbo (1983)

Country UK
Top speed (mph) 140
0-60 mph 6
BHP 205 @5000
Torque lbft 260 @3500
BHP per ton 165
Engine capacity CC/CU 2792/170
Engine type V6 K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Aspiration Turbocharged
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 12
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 5
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2+2
Length (in) 172.8
Width (in) 66.9
Height (in) 53
Kerb Weight (lbs) 2745
Additional Info: The Tickford Capri had a full body kit designed by KAT Designs and also a much more plush interior. Improvements were made to the suspension and the rear drum brakes were replaced with discs. Another Turbo'd Capri was the Turbo Technics Capri with either 200bhp or 230bhp. Incidently there was also a 2.8 Turbo Capri (1981/82) with 188bhp (0-60 on around 8 secs).


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