1989 Ford Capri specifications

1989 Ford Capri data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2405 mm 94.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1390 mm 54.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Length 4219 mm 166.1 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Ground clearance 110 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1042 kg 2297 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 42 litres 9.2 [11.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mazda
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1597 cc
(97.455 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 78 × 83.6 mm
3.07 × 3.29 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
83 PS (82 bhp) (61 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
122 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
38.3 kW/litre
52.1 ps/litre
51.3 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
76.39 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 960 kPa (139.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
79.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.68 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
78.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.04 kg/kW
28.46 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.150
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½JJ x 14
Tyres front Dunlop SP Sport D8 185/60 R 14
Tyres rear Dunlop SP Sport D8 185/60 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID834537
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Ford Capri added 2025-09-15.
Last modified 2025-09-15.

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2 door roadster FF 4A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW
2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1097 kg
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2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1099 kg
2 door roadster FF 4A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW
2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1131 kg
2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1042 kg
2 door roadster FF 4A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1062 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1092 kg
2 door roadster FF 3A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW 1062 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 980 kg
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