1981 (Mk III) Ford Capri 2.8i Specs & Performance
1981 - 1986 (Mk III)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.8 L V6
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- 130 mph
- 
- 8.2 seconds
- 
- 160 hp
- 
- 18.3 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 8.1 ft3
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- 2,623 lbs
- Front - RWD
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
- Combined
- 18.3 mpg
- Total Range
- 280 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 451 g/Mile
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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