Ford1981 Capri 2.8i Specs

1981 (Mk III) Ford Capri 2.8i Specifications & Performance

1981 - 1986 (Mk III)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L V6

130 mph

8.2 seconds

160 BHP

22 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

230 L
kg
1,190 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
8.2 seconds
0-60 mph
7.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
134 BHP/Tonne
Power
160 BHP
Torque
162 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22 mpg
Total Range
280 Miles
CO2 Emissions
280 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,792 cc
Configuration
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
162 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
162 lb·ft @ 4,300 RPM
220 N·m @ 4,300 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Cologne (PRN)
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Bore x Stroke
93 x 68.5 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.36:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
465 cc
BMEP
9.9 Bar
143.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/60R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
3
Seats
4
Cargo Space
230 L
Turning Circle
10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,190 kg
Length
4,376 mm
Width
1,698 mm
Height
1,298 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
Front Track
1,363 mm
Rear Track
1,394 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/01/1986
> 1549cc
£375
Registered Before 01/01/1986
Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.8

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating2.2

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Practicality
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