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Technical data Ford Capri Mk I - 1600 USA (1970-1972)

engine

forward mounted 4 cylinder four stroke, in-line (OHV)

crankshaft

five main bearings

Capacity

1599 cc (97.5 cu in)

bore x stroke

80,98 x 77,62 mm (3.19in x 3.05in)

compression ratio

8,0 : 1 (8,4 : 1 in 1971)

maximum power

71 bhp SAE @ 5000 rpm
(75 bhp SAE @ 5000 rpm in 1971 - 54bhp DIN @ 4600 rpm in 1972)

maximum torque

(mkp - U/min) 91lb.ft SAE @2800 rpm
96lb.ft SAE @3000 rpm in 1971 - 80lb.ft DIN @2400 rpm in 1972

valve gear

overhead valves; push rods and rockers.

Fuel system / carburation

Single Motorcraft carburettor

type of fuel

gas super

fuel capacity

48 liters = UK Gal. 10.558 (84.462 pint)

lubrication

force-feed lubrication system with oil filter in the main oil line

oil capacity

3.25 liters - with filter 3,75 liters (0.714 / 0.824 UK Gal.)

cooling system capacity

1.319 UK Gal. (10,557 pint) = 6,0 liters including heater

car battery

12 V - 44 A

generator

dynamo / 14 V - 28 A

gearbox

four-speed synchromesh transmission:
I. 3,65 - II. 1,97 - III. 1,37 - IV. 1,0 - R. 3,66

final drive ratio

3.89

powertrain

one-piece drive shaft

construction

steel monocoque

front axle

independent coil springs with telescopic dampers, macPherson struts and anti-roll bar.

rear axle

live axle half elliptic leaf springs, twin radius arms and telescopic dampers.

steering system

Rack and pinion steering linkage, safety steering wheel.
Rate of transmission 17,7: 1

turning circle

32.15ft (9.80 m)

tyres

radial-ply 165 x 13

wheels

steel disc weels 5 x 13in

brake system

Hydraulic dual circuit brake system. Disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. Mechanical hand brake on the rear wheels. Brakes standard Servo.
Disc: 9.606in x 0,503in = 244 mm x 12,8 mm
brake-shoe:
Width x Gage x Length: 1,49in x 0.188in x 6,299in = 38 x 4,8 x 160 mm

length x width x height

167.8 x 64.8 x 52.3in = 4262 x 1646 x 1330 mm

Front Track / Rear Track

53in (1346mm) / 52in (1321mm) Wheelbase 100,8in (2559mm)

Luggage boot

ca. 355 liters

curb weigth

2134 pound (968 kg)

gross weight

2943 pound (1335 kg)

0 - 62mph

17,3 sec. (17,0 sec. from 1971)

maximum speed

90 mph = 145 km/h

fuel consumption

31.333 (mpg) = 100 km / 9,0 litre

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