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Ford Capri 2.8 Turbo

(1981 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1981
ModelCapri 2.8 TurboIssued until
SerieCapriNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
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
Width1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1323 mm / 52.1 in / 52.1 inTotal (curb) weight1257 kg / 2771 lb / 2771 lb
Wheelbase2563 mm / 100.9 in / 100.9 inDry weight
Track front1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inWeight distribution (front)53.1 % / 53.1 % / 53.1 %
Track rear1479 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 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 (60.0° vee)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke68.5 mm / 2.70 in / 2.70 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.36
Engine Main bearings4Engine displacement2792 cm3 / 170.4 cu in / 170.4 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity465.33 cm3/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.2 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power140.2 kW / 190.6 hp / 190.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett turbochargerMax. torque268.0 Nm / 197.7 lbft / 197.7 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output138.3 kW / 188.0 bhp / 188.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output67.3 kW/l / 1.499 bhp/cu in / 1.499 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque95.99 Nm/l / 0.840 lbft/cu in / 0.840 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.09

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sTop (maximal) speed217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio149.56 kW/ton / 203.35 bhp/ton / 203.35 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)21.30 s / 21.30 s / 21.30 sFuel 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 PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearLA.SE.RS.ARB.
Wheels front7.0 x 13Wheels rear7.0 x 13
Tyres front235/60 VR 13Tyres rear235/60 VR 13
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Capri 2.8 Turbo

 
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