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Ford Capri III (GECP)

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.3 (73 KM) Selected Gasoline 73 KM 1978–1982
1.6 (91 KM) Selected Gasoline 91 KM 1978–1987
2.0 (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1978–1985
2.3 Super V6 (114 KM) Selected Gasoline 114 KM 1978–1985
2.8 Super Injection (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1981–1985

Selected engine version

1.3 (73 KM)

Gasoline · 1978–1982

Engine power
73 KM
Torque
98 Nm
Engine displacement
1,297 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.3 s
Maximum speed
157 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Capri
Version
Capri III (GECP)
Engine
1.3 (73 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1978
End of production
1982
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
157 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.3 s

Engine

Engine model / code
Crossflow
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1297 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l
Coolant capacity
4.65 l
Power
73 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
98 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
58 l
Minimum trunk capacity
640 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4440 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1350 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1350 mm
Rear track
1380 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
245 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
229 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
43 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.6 (91 KM)

Gasoline · 1978–1987

Engine power
91 KM
Torque
125 Nm
Engine displacement
1,593 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s
Maximum speed
173 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Capri
Version
Capri III (GECP)
Engine
1.6 (91 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1978
End of production
1987
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
173 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.7 s

Engine

Engine model / code
Pinto/TL16
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1593 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
87.7 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.75 l
Coolant capacity
5.75 l
Power
91 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
125 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
58 l
Minimum trunk capacity
640 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4440 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1350 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1350 mm
Rear track
1380 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
245 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
229 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
43 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Rim size
5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.0 (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1978–1985

Engine power
100 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Capri
Version
Capri III (GECP)
Engine
2.0 (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1978
End of production
1985
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Pinto/TL20H
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
100 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.3 Super V6 (114 KM)

Gasoline · 1978–1985

Engine power
114 KM
Torque
176 Nm
Engine displacement
2,294 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Maximum speed
186 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Capri
Version
Capri III (GECP)
Engine
2.3 Super V6 (114 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1978
End of production
1985
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
186 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s

Engine

Engine model / code
Cologne
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2294 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
60.14 mm
Compression ratio
8.75
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
114 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
176 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
58 l
Minimum trunk capacity
640 l
Curb weight
1110 kg
Gross weight
1460 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1200 kg
Trailer load without brakes
550 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4440 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1350 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1350 mm
Rear track
1380 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
245 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
229 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
43 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
185/70 R13
Rim size
5.5J x 13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

2.8 Super Injection (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1981–1985

Engine power
160 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Ford
Model
Capri
Version
Capri III (GECP)
Engine
2.8 Super Injection (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
1981
End of production
1985
Body type
Coupé
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Cologne
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Coolant capacity
7.8 l
Power
160 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no