Ford Capri 3.0 Automatic (140 hp)

Generation 3 · 1978–1987

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
4
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
4262 mm
Width
1645 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1346 mm
Rear track
1320 mm
Boot volume (min)
232 L
Curb weight
1100 kg
Gross weight
1430 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
2,994 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
140 hp
Max power (kW)
103 kW
Max power RPM
5,300 rpm
Maximum torque
235 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8.9
Bore
93.7 mm
Stroke
73.4 mm
Engine code
Essex 3.0
Engine model
Essex V6
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
185/70/R13
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
10.4 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel grade
92 octane

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