Capri Car Club Inc.

Club Update

Our next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, 21st January, 2025, at the Matthew Flinders Hotel, Dinner from 6pm.

Note: Updates are also posted on our Club Facebook page at Capri Car Club

In February 1974, the Capri Mk2 was introduced. After 1.2 million cars sold, and with the 1973 oil crisis, Ford chose to make the new car more suited to everyday driving, with a shorter bonnet, larger cabin and the adoption of a hatchback rear door. By the standards of the day the mk2 was a very well evolved vehicle with very few reliability issues. Although it was mechanically similar to the Mk1, the Capri 2 had a revised larger body and a more modern dashboard including a smaller steering wheel. The 2.0 L version of the Pinto was introduced in the European model, and was placed below the 3.0L V6, although it was more powerful. The Capri still maintained the large square headlights, which became the easiest way to distinguish between a Mk2 and a Mk3. Larger disc brakes and a standard alternator finished the list of modifications.

In order to keep the sporty appeal of the car, Ford introduced the John Player Special limited edition in March 1975, but in May 1976, and with sales decreasing, the intermediate 3.0 GT models disappeared to give way for the upscale 3.0 S and Ghia designations. In October 1976, production was limited to the Cologne factory only, and the following year the Capri left the American market, after 513,500 models sold.

1974 - 1978. Ford Capri Mark 2 1600
General Engine Data
Engine Type Bore and Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Power Torque	In line 4 Cylinder OHC 87.67mm x 66mm (3.45in x 2.60in) 1593cc (97.2 ci) 9.2:1 65kw (88 bhp) at 5700rpm 125nm (92 lb/ft) at 4000rpm
Brakes
Type Front Rear	Hydraulic Dual-Line Servo-Assisted Disc Type Internal Expanding Shoe Drum Type
Fuel System
Type	Weber 32/36 DGV twin-choke carburettor
Weights and Dimensions
Wheel Base Track • Front • Rear Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Unladen Weight	2559mm (100.8in) 1353mm (53.3in) 1384mm (54.5in) 4288mm (168.8in) 1698mm (66.9in) 1298mm (51.1in) 1055kg (2326lb)
Wheels and Tyres
Standard Optional S Models	5" x 13" 164 / 13 Steel disc wheels 5.5" x 13" 165/13 Alloy wheels
Gear Ratios
4 Speed Manual	4th 1.00, 3rd 1.40, 2nd 2.01, 1st 3.58, rev 3.32, Final drive 3.750
Performance
0-100km/h (62mph) Top Speed Top gear speed	13.5 secs Manual - 15.0 secs Automatic 170kmh (106mph) 28.9kmh (18mph) per 1000rpm

1974 - 1978. Ford Capri Mark 2 2000
General Engine Data
Engine Type Bore and Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Power Torque	In line 4 Cylinder OHC 90.8mm x 76.9mm (3.57in x 3.03in) 1993cc (121.6 cu in) 9.2:1 72kw (98 bhp) at 5200rpm 152nm (112 lb/ft) at 3500rpm
Brakes
Type Front Rear	Hydraulic Dual-Line Servo-Assisted Disc Type Internal Expanding Shoe Drum Type
Fuel System
Type	Weber 32/36 DGV twin-choke carburettor
Weights and Dimensions
Wheel Base Track • Front • Rear Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Unladen Weight	2559mm (100.8in) 1353mm (53.3in) 1384mm (54.5in) 4288mm (168.8in) 1698mm (66.9in) 1298mm (51.1in) 995kg (2194lb)
Wheels and Tyres
Standard Optional S and Ghia Models	5" x 13" 164 / 13 Steel disc wheels 5.5" x 13" 165 / 13 Alloy wheels
Transmission
4 Speed Manual	4th 1.00, 3rd 1.37, 2nd 1.97, 1st 3.65, rev 3.16, Final drive 3.440
Performance
0-100km/h (62mph) Top Speed Top gear speed	11.1 seconds 173kmh (108mph) 31.4kmh (19.5mph) per 1000rpm

1974 - 1978. Ford Capri Mark 2 3000
General Engine Data
Engine Type Bore and Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Power Torque	6 cylinder Vee formation at 60 degrees, OHC 93.66mm x 72.44mm (3.69in x 2.85in) 2994cc (182.7 cu in) 9.0:1 101kw (138 bhp) at 5100rpm 236nm (174 lb/ft) at 3000rpm
Brakes
Type Front Rear	Hydraulic Dual-Line Servo-Assisted Disc Type Internal Expanding Shoe Drum Type
Fuel System
Type	Weber 40 DFAV twin-choke carburettor (later Models - Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor)
Weights and Dimensions
Wheel Base Track • Front • Rear Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Unladen Weight	2559mm (100.8in) 1353mm (53.3in) 1384mm (54.5in) 4288mm (168.8in) 1698mm (66.9in) 1298mm (51.1in) 1170kg (2580lb)
Wheels and Tyres
Standard	5.5" wide rims (later Models 6" wide) and 185/70 13 tyres
Transmission
4 Speed Manual	4th 1.00, 3rd 1.412, 2nd 1.94, 1st 3.16, rev 3.346, Final drive 3.090
Performance
0-100km/h (62mph) Top Speed Top gear speed	9.0 secs Manual - 10.5 secs automatic 196kmh (122 mph) Manual - 190kmh (118mph) automatic 35.2kmh (21.9mph) per 1000rpm

Optional Extras
Load Compartment Cover Sports Road Wheels Laminated Windscreen Automatic Transmission Servo Assisted Brakes Fabric Trim Vinly Roof Heated backlight Push Button Blaupunkt radio Sports Custom Pack Tailgate Wash/Wipe Tinted Glass Head restraints Halogen Headlamps Metallic paint Opening rear quarter windows Sports door mirrors Steel tilting/sliding sunroof 185/70 HR 13 Radial Ply Tyres	All models All models All models All models except 1300 models 1300 models only All models All models L models only All models GT models All models All models All models L and XL models only All models All models All models All models GT models

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