1963 Ford Capri GT

The Ford Capri GT is a 2 door coupé-bodied car with a front mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 78 bhp (79 PS/58 kW) of power at 5200 rpm, and maximum torque of 132 N·m (97 lb·ft/13.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The Ford Capri GT weighs a claimed 953 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed quoted is 153 km/h (95 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4337 mm
Weight
953 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
79 PS / 78 bhp / 58 kW @ 5200 rpm
Torque
132 Nm / 97 ft.lb / 13.5 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1963 Ford Capri GT specifications

1963 Ford Capri GT data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2515 mm	99 inches
Track/tread (front)	1270 mm	50 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	4337 mm	170.7 inches
Width	1657 mm	65.2 inches
Height	1365 mm	53.7 inches
Ground clearance	165 mm	6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	953 kg	2101 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40.9 litres	9 [10.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1498 cc (91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	81 × 72.7 mm 3.19 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	79 PS (78 bhp) (58 kW) at 5200 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	132 Nm (97 ft·lb) (13.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output (Net)	38.8 kW/litre 52.8 ps/litre 52.1 bhp/litre 0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	88.12 Nm/litre 1.07 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1107.3 kPa (160.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	374.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	9.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 82.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 81.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.38 kg/kW 27.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID	66726
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Ford Capri GT added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.