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Ford Capri S

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1979
ModelCapri SIssued until
SerieCapriNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inGround clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1110 kg / 2447 lb / 2447 lb
Wheelbase2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 inDry weight
Track front1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inFuel capacity58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke60.1 mm / 2.37 in / 2.37 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.50
Engine Main bearings4Engine displacement2294 cm3 / 140.0 cu in / 140.0 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity382.33 cm3/cylinder / 23.331 cu in/cylinder / 23.331 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power80.5 kW / 109.4 hp / 109.4 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque176.0 Nm / 129.8 lbft / 129.8 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output79.4 kW / 108.0 bhp / 108.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output47.1 kW/l / 1.049 bhp/cu in / 1.049 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque76.72 Nm/l / 0.671 lbft/cu in / 0.671 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.22

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 sTop (maximal) speed181 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio97.30 kW/ton / 132.29 bhp/ton / 132.29 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.80 s / 11.80 s / 11.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LTA.ARB.Suspension rearRA.SE.RS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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