Engine (C - HC- PRN)

six cylinder vee formation at 60 degrees

Crankshaft

four main bearings

Capacity

2792 cc (170,4 cu in)

Bore x Stroke

93,00 x 68,50 mm (3,66in x 2,70in)

Compression ratio

9,2 : 1

Maximum power

160 bhp @ 5700 rpm

Maximum torque

(mkp - U/min) 162lb.ft@4300 rpm

Valve gear

overhead valves; push rods and rockers.

Fuel system / carburation

Bosch K-Jetronic injection

Type of fuel

gas super

Fuel capacity

58 liters = UK Gal. 15,321 (102,058 pint)

Ford Capri III 2.8i
Third generation

Lubrication

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

Oil capacity

4,00 liters - with filter 4,25 liters (0,879 / 0,934 UK Gal.)

Cooling system capacity

1,913 UK Gal. (15,308 pint) = 8,70 liters including heater

Car battery

12 V - 55 Ah

Generator

dynamo / 14 V - 70 A

Transmission / Gear ratios

four-speed manuel gearbox, fully synchronized (1981-84)
1st. 3,16 - 2nd 1,94 - 3rd 1,412 - 4th 1,0 - rev. 3,346
Limited slip differential standard from 1984
five-speed manuel (1984-86)
1st. 3,36 - 2nd 1,81 - 3rd 1,26 - 4th 1,0 - 5th 0,825 - rev. 3,346

Final drive ratio

3.09

Powertrain

one-piece drive shaft

Construction

steel monocoque

Front axle

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

Rear axle

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

Steering system

Rack and pinion steering linkage, safety steering wheel.
Rate of transmission 17,7: 1 (from 1982: 16,8 : 1)

Turning circle

35,43ft (10,8 m)

Tyres

205/60/13

Wheels

7 x 13in ET5 alloy wheels

Brake system

Hydraulic dual circuit brake system. Ventilated disc brakes at the front
(only for five speed) and drum brakes at the rear. Mechanical hand brake on the rear wheels. Brakes standart servo
Disc: 9.606in x 0,866in = 244 mm x 22 mm
Drum x Width: 9in x 2,106in = 228,6 mm x 53,5 mm
brake-shoe: Width x gage x Length: 44 x 4,8 x 180 mm

Length x Width x Height

172,28 x 72,99 x 51,10in = 4376 x 1854 x 1298 mm

Front track / Rear track

55,11in (1400mm) / 56,33in (1431mm) Wheelbase: 100,8in (2563mm)

Luggage boot

ca. 260 liters / 640 liters

Curb weigth

2226 pound (1230 kg)

Gross weight

2976 pound (1570 kg)

0 - 62mph

7,8 secs

Maximum speed

130 mph = 210 km/h

Fuel consumption

21,044 (mpg) = 100 km / 13,4 litre