Ford1981 Capri 2.8i Specs

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

1981 - 1986 (Mk III)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L V6

130 mph

8.2 seconds

160 hp

18.3 mpg

3 Doors

4 Seats

8.1 ft3
lb
2,623 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.3 mpg
Total Range
280 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
451 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
170.4 in3
Layout
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Cologne (PRN)
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.661 x 2.697 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.36:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
27 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.4 in3
BMEP
143.6 PSI
9.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Coupé
Door Count
3
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
8.1 ft3
Turning Radius
35.4 ft
Curb Weight
2,623 lbs
Length
172.3 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
51.1 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Front Track
53.7 in
Rear Track
54.9 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.8

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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