1979 Ford Capri S specifications

1979 Ford Capri S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
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 1080 kg 2381 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
Capacity 2 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 60.1 mm
3.31 × 2.37 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.4
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 149 Nm (110 ft·lb) (15.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 33.6 kW/litre
45.7 ps/litre
45 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 74.57 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.75:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 937.1 kPa (135.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 333 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 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.09 kg/kW
26.88 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.LTA.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.SE.RS.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 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID68299
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford Capri S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2563mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1593 cm3/97.2cuin 69 PS 68 bhp 51 kW 1010 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2560mm
1979 Ford Capri S
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2294 cm3/140.0cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
6 cyl, 2.3ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2560mm
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6 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2560mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1305 cm3/79.6cuin 58 PS 57 bhp 43 kW 975 kg
4 cyl, 1.3ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri 1500
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1499 cm3/91.5cuin 75 PS 74 bhp 55 kW 975 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri 2000 GT
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4280mm, wb: 2560mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1700 cm3/103.7cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW 980 kg
4 cyl, 1.7ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri GT 2000
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
6 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri GT 2600
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2548 cm3/155.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1040 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2560mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 930 kg
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1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-SM
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4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4260mm, wb: 2495mm
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1977 Toyota Celica 1600 XT TA41 E-TA41-BCKMS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 935 kg
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4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2495mm
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4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2495mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 930 kg
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 930 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-LM
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 990 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4240mm, wb: 2495mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 935 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 ST TA41 E-TA41-BLKSS
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 935 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-LK
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 990 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4240mm, wb: 2495mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 940 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 940 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1084 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4240mm, wb: 2495mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1161 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2495mm
1977 Toyota Celica ST Hardtop Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2495mm