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1978 Ford Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp)

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Key specs

Ford Capri Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Ford Capri III (GECP)?Coupe, 3 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Capri III (GECP) 1.3 (73 Hp)?157 km/h | 97.56 mph
0-100 km/h: 16.3 sec
0-60 mph: 15.5 sec
How much power, Ford Capri Coupe 1978 1.3 (73 Hp)?73 Hp, 98 Nm
72.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Capri Coupe 1978 1.3 (73 Hp)?1.3 l
1297 cm3
79.15 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Ford 1.3 (73 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
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.
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) 1.3 (73 Hp)?4, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandFord
Model Capri
Generation Capri III (GECP)
Modification (Engine) 1.3 (73 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.5 sec
Maximum speed 157 km/h 97.56 mph
Engine specs
Power 73 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre 56.3 Hp/l
Torque 98 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 72.28 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 4.65 l 4.91 US qt | 4.09 UK qt
Space, 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, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Leaf spring
Front brakesDisc, 245 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 229x43 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Wheel rims size5J x 13