1978 Ford Capri S specifications

1978 Ford Capri S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2560 mm 100.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4440 mm 174.8 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 125 mm 4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1110 kg 2447 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 2.3 litre
2294 cc
(139.988 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 60.1 mm
3.54 × 2.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.5
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 116 PS (114 bhp) (85 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 176 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 37.1 kW/litre
50.4 ps/litre
49.7 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 76.72 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 964.1 kPa (139.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 382.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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 187 km/h (116 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.06 kg/kW
21.81 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.80 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.TvA.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.SE.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.22
general
Carfolio.com ID33132
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Capri S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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