Technical data Ford Capri Mk II 2300 USA (1975-1977) |
Engine (C- HC - YY) |
forward mounted 4 cylinder four stroke, in-line (OHC) |
Crankshaft |
five main bearings |
Capacity |
2300 cc (140 cu in) |
Bore x Stroke |
96,0 x 79,5 mm (3,66in x 2,70in) |
Compression ratio |
9,0 : 1 |
Maximum power |
88 bhp @ 5500 rpm (» 91.5
bhp @ 5500 rpm from 1977) |
Maximum torque |
(mkp - U/min) 116lb.ft@2600 rpm (117lb.ft@2400 rpm from
1977) |
Valve gear |
Overhead camshaft |
Fuel system / carburation |
Single Holley-Weber twin-barell carburettor |
Type of fuel |
gas super |
Fuel capacity |
58 liters = UK Gal. 15,321 (102,058 pint) |
Lubrication |
force-feed lubrication system with oil filter in the main
oil line |
Oil capacity |
4,0 liters - with filter 4,25 liters (0,879 / 1,122 UK
Gal.) (autom. ca. 6,5) |
Cooling system capacity |
1,715 UK Gal. (13,725 pint) = 7,8 liters including heater |
Car battery |
12 V - 44 Ah (autom. 55 Ah) |
Generator |
dynamo / 14 V - 55A |
Transmission / Gear ratios |
four-speed manuel gearbox, fully synchronized:
1st. 3,65 - 2nd 1,97 - 3rd 1,37 - 4th 1,0 - rev. 3,66
Optional three-speed automatic (planetary gear)
Automatic: Ist. 2,474 - 2nd. 1,474 - 3rd 1,0 - rev 2,111 |
Final drive ratio |
3,44 |
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 |
35,43ft (10.8 m) |
Tyres |
cross ply 165/13 |
Wheels |
steel disc weels 5 x 13in - optional alloy wheels |
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 standart servo
Disc: 9,606in x 0,503in = 244 mm x 12,8 mm
Drum x Width: 8in x 1,496in = 203,2 mm x 45mm
brake-shoe: Width x gage x Length: 38 mm x 4,8 mm x 160
mm |
Length x Width x Height |
174,01 x 66,85 x 51,10in = 4440 x 1698 x 1298 mm |
Front track / Rear track |
53,26in (1353mm) / 54,48in (1384mm) Wheelbase:
100,8in (2559mm) |
Luggage boot |
ca. 260 liters / 540 liters |
Curb weigth |
2513 pound (1140 kg) |
Gross weight |
3218 pound (1460 kg) |
0 - 62mph |
13,0 secs |
Maximum speed |
105 mph = 169 km/h |
Fuel consumption |
28,2 (mpg) = 100 km / 10,0 litre (Automatic 10,5 litre) |
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