Ford Capri 3L Ghia 1978-86
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Ford Capri 3L Ghia 1978-86
Engine (Essex): V6, 60º slant, ohv, 4 main bearings
Bore & stroke: 93.66mm x 72.44mm
Capacity: 2994cc
Compression ratio: 9.0 to 1
Fuel system: Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor
Maximum power: 138bhp at 5,100rpm
Maximum torque: 174 lb ft at 3,000rpm
Top speed: 130mph
0-60mph: 8.5 secs
Transmission: Automatic
Ratios: Ist. 2,474 - 2nd. 1,474 - 3rd 1,0 - rev 3,111
Final drive: 3.09
Construction: pressed steel monocoque
Brakes: Ventilated Front disc / rear drum, servo assisted
Wheels: 13in Alloys with 185/70HR 13(86) tyres
Suspension: front, indepedent, macPherson struts and anti-roll bar. Rear, live axle half elliptic leaf springs, twin radius arms and telescopic dampers.
Length: 172.8in
Wheelbase: 100.9in
Width: 66.9in
Height: 51.1in
Track front: 53.3in, rear: 54.5in
Fuel: 15.3 Imp gal
Unladen weight: 24.21cwt

Mk III Production: 1974-86:
Total 324,045 Genk, Belgium & Cologne, Germany
Total of all Capri MkI, MkII &
MkIII: 1,886,647