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Specs of Ford Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/

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Key specs

Ford Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp) /Coupe 1978 - 1982/

What is the body type of Ford Capri III (GECP)?
Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1978 Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp)?
157 km/h | 98 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.3 sec
0-60 mph: 15.5 sec
What is the power output of Ford Capri Coupe 1978 1.3 (73 Hp)?
73 Hp, 98 Nm
72 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Ford Capri Coupe 1978 1.3 (73 Hp)?
1.3 l
1297 cm3
79.15 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Ford 1.3 (73 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Ford Capri III (GECP) Coupe 1978 1.3 (73 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?
4440 mm
174.8 in.
What is the width of 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?
1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?
640 l
22.6 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.3 (73 Hp)
Start of production
1978
End of production
1982
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
16.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
16.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
15.5 sec
Maximum speed
157 km/h 98 mph

Engine specs

Power
73 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
56.3 Hp/l
Torque
98 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 72 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Crossflow
Engine displacement
1297 cm3 79.15 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
4.65 l 4.91 US qt | 4.09 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - minimum
640 l 22.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4440 mm 174.8 in.
Width
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height
1350 mm 53.15 in.
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track
1350 mm 53.15 in.
Rear (Back) track
1380 mm 54.33 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10 m 32.81 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc, 245 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 229x43 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rim size
5J x 13