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1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)

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Key specs

Ford Capri Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Ford Capri III (GECP)?Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?186 km/h | 115.58 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
How much power, Ford Capri Coupe 1978 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?114 Hp, 176 Nm
129.81 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Capri Coupe 1978 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?2.3 l
2294 cm3
139.99 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Ford 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Capri III (GECP) Coupe 1978 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?4440 mm
174.8 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?1110 kg
2447.13 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?1460 kg
3218.75 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Ford Capri Coupe?640 l
22.6 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Ford Capri III (GECP) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Capri
Generation Capri III (GECP)
Modification (Engine) 2.3 Super V6 (114 Hp)
Start of production March, 1978 year
End of production June, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 186 km/h 115.58 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.7 kg/Hp, 102.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 158.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 114 Hp @ 5300 rpm.
Power per litre 49.7 Hp/l
Torque 176 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 129.81 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Cologne
Engine displacement 2294 cm3 139.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke 60.14 mm 2.37 in.
Compression ratio 8.75
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7.8 l 8.24 US qt | 6.86 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1110 kg 2447.13 lbs.
Max. weight 1460 kg 3218.75 lbs.
Max load 350 kg 771.62 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 640 l 22.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 550 kg 1212.54 lbs.
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, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring
Front brakesDisc, 245 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 229x43 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/70 R13
Wheel rims size5.5J x 13