1979 Ford Capri S Automatic specifications

1979 Ford Capri S Automatic 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
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 168 km/h (104 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID83776
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford Capri S Automatic added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ford Capri models

1981 Ford Capri 2.8 Turbo
Ford Capri 2.8 Turbo -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW 1257 kg
6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2563mm
1979 Ford Capri 1600 L
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
1979 Ford Capri S
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1080 kg
6 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4440mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri 1300
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
Ford Capri 2000 GT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1996 cm3/121.8cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 1003 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4280mm, wb: 2560mm
1969 Ford Capri GT 1700
Ford Capri GT 1700 -
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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1980 BMW 316 E21
BMW 316 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 990 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4325mm, wb: 2570mm
1980 BMW 316 E21
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1020 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4350mm, wb: 2565mm
1981 Mitsubishi Colt Sapporo 2000 GSL
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1145 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2515mm
1979 Mitsubishi Galant Lambda 1600 SL
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1035 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2510mm
1981 Nissan Bluebird 1600 GL Hardtop 910
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 990 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4360mm, wb: 2520mm
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire SX Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2474 cm3/151.0cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1198 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4560mm, wb: 2460mm
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire SX Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2474 cm3/151.0cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1198 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4560mm, wb: 2460mm
1979 Oldsmobile Starfire SX Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2474 cm3/151.0cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4560mm, wb: 2460mm
1979 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1206 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4550mm, wb: 2460mm
1979 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1181 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4550mm, wb: 2460mm
1979 Pontiac Sunbird Sport Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1181 kg
4 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4550mm, wb: 2460mm
1980 Renault Fuego GTS 136202
Renault Fuego GTS -
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1010 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2443mm
1980 Renault Fuego GTS Automatic 136201
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 1647 cm3/100.5cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1035 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2443mm
1979 Toyota Carina 1600 Standard
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 935 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4210mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ET TA41 E-TA41-BCKBS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 925 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ET TA41 E-TA41-BCMBS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 925 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 LT TA41 E-TA41-BCKDS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 925 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 LT TA41 E-TA41-BCMDS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 925 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4310mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA41 E-TA41-BCKSS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 930 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-SK
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 970 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4240mm, wb: 2495mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA41 E-TA41-BCMSS
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW 930 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 ST TA35 B-TA35-SM
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 970 kg
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4260mm, wb: 2495mm
1977 Toyota Celica 1600 XT TA41 E-TA41-BCMMS
Toyota Celica 1600 XT -
2 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 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
4 cyl, 1.6ℓ, l: 4330mm, wb: 2500mm
1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Toyota Celica GT Liftback -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1186 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2495mm
1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2183 cm3/133.2cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2495mm
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 LT TA41 E-TA41-BLKDS
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 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 LT TA41 E-TA41-BLMDS
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
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 ST TA41 E-TA41-BLMSS
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
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 XT TA41 E-TA41-BLKMS
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
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 1600 XT TA41 E-TA41-BLMMS
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
1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 2000 ST
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
1977 Toyota Celica ST Hardtop
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