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Ford Capri Mk1 2.0GT
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About the Ford Capri Mk1 2.0GT
The first Ford Capri to bear that precise name was introduced in January 1969 at the Brussels Motor Show, with sales starting the following month. The intention was to reproduce in Europe the success Ford had had with the North American Ford Mustang; to produce a European pony car. It was mechanically based on the Cortina and built in Europe at the Dagenham and Halewood plants in the United Kingdom, the Genk plant in Belgium, and the Saarlouis and Cologne plants in Germany.
Although a fastback coupé, Ford wanted the Capri Mk I to be affordable for a broad spectrum of potential buyers. To help achieve that, it was available with a variety of engines. The British and German factories produced different line-ups. The continental model used the Ford Taunus V4 engine in 1.3, 1.5 and 1.7 L engine displacement, while the British versions were powered by the Ford Kent straight-4 in 1.3 and 1.6 L form. The Ford Essex V4 engine 2.0 L (British built) and Cologne V6 2.0 L (German built) served as initial range-toppers.
Suspension : Front MacPherson Struts, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti roll bar. Rear : live axle, half elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, radius arms.
Brakes : discs front, drums rear, servo assisted.
Steering : Rack and pinion.
Vital Statistics
Years: | 1969 to 1974 |
Capacity: | 1996 cc |
Engine: | V4/ Straight 4 |
Power: | 93 bhp at 5500 rpm |
Top Speed: | 106 mph |
0-60mph: | 10.6 sec |
MPG: | 28 mpg |
Source: Wikipedia
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