Mercury Capri
Manufacturer	Mercury
Parent company	Ford Motor Company
Production	1970-1986 1991-1994
Class	Pony car (1970-1986) Roadster (1991-94)

The name Mercury Capri has been used for several different cars over the years. All were sold by the Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury division in North America. The origin of the name dates back to the Lincoln Capri of the 1950s. The definition of the name matches only an island in Italy - however, the name Capri may actually be a shortening of the word "capricious" which ties in with the Lincoln Zephyr model. 1983 Mercury Capri File links The following pages link to this file: Mercury Capri ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Mercury is an automobile marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 to market near-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury Lincoln models, similar to General Motors Buick (and former Oldsmobile) brand and Chryslers Chrysler brand. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A pony car is a class of automobile. ... 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster This article is about the car body style. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... Lincoln is an American luxury automobile brand, operated under the Ford Motor Company. ... Mercury is an automobile marque of the Ford Motor Company founded in 1939 to market near-luxury cars slotted between entry-level Ford and luxury Lincoln models, similar to General Motors Buick (and former Oldsmobile) brand and Chryslers Chrysler brand. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... 1955 Lincoln Capri The Lincoln Capri was a Full-size sedan sold by Fords Lincoln luxury division. ... Lincoln Zephyr Series HB 1937, USA The Lincoln Zephyr is a brand name of automobile from the Lincoln automobile division of the Ford Motor Company. ...

1970-1977

The European Ford Capri was developed as a "baby Mustang" for that market, a 2-door car with a short trunklid (later hatchback) and a long hood. North American-spec Capris were built in Cologne, Germany, and were sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers in North America. The European Capri was first sold in the US in April 1970. It carried no marque identification, and was named simply the Capri, but it was often (and inaccurately) called the Mercury Capri, as Ford already had a Mustang for the same buyer market. The only type initially available used the British 1600 cc Kent crossflow, with a price starting at less than US$2300. The 2.0 L OHC I4 was introduced for the 1971 model year. 1971 2.0 liter Capris are particularly desirable, since they have a 9.0:1 compression ratio. (it was reduced to 8.2:1 in 1972) The 2.6 L "Cologne" V6 was introduced late in the 1972 model year. For other uses, see Cologne (disambiguation). ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... Overhead cam (OHC) piston engines place the camshaft above the cylinder heads and drive the valves or lifters directly instead of using pushrods. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Ford Capri Mk III 1. ... The Ford Cortina was a medium sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... Ford Capri Mk III 1. ... For other uses, see Cologne (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... A marque (French for brand and pronounced as mark) is a brand name, most commonly used for automobile brands. ... A cubic centimetre (cm3) is an SI derived unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with side length of 1 centimetre. ... USD redirects here. ... Overhead cam (OHC) piston engines place the camshaft above the cylinder heads and drive the valves or lifters directly instead of using pushrods. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...

The Capri was given a "facelift" for the 1973 model year, with a new interior, revised grille, larger tail lights, and a completely different wiring harness. North American-spec Capris also received a Federally-mandated 5-mph bumper on the front. The 1973 front bumper was a chrome bumper mounted on the front of a steel pipe, and attached to the frame by a set of shock absorbers.

In 1974, the 2.6 liter Cologne V6 which was replaced by a 2.8 liter Cologne V6, with revised castings for both the block and heads. North American-spec 1974 Capris also had large, federally mandated 5-mph bumpers at both the front and rear of the car. The 1974 bumpers were covered in body colored plastic. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...

The Capri was restyled as a hatchback in 1975, but sold in North America as an early 1976 model. In the North American market, they were known as Capri IIs, though in most of the rest of the world, they were known as the Capri Mk II. Engine options were the 2.8 liter Cologne V6, and the 2.3 liter Lima 4-cylinder.

They were no longer shipped from Europe after the end of the 1977 model year. A few remaining 1977 Capris were sold as 1978 models. Starting in 1979, the European Capri was replaced in the North American market by the "Fox" Chassis Capri. (see below) Production of the European Capri continued for the European market until 1986. Over a half a million European Capris were sold in North America between 1970 and 1978. At its peak, Capri sales in North America were the highest for any import model except for the Volkswagen Beetle. They are now becoming sought after for restoration because of their styling, performance & relative affordability. This article is about the original Volkswagen Beetle. ... Automobile restoration is the process of returning a car to essentially the same condition that it was in when it left the factory at time of manufacture. ...

1979-1986

Second generation
Production	1979-1986
Assembly	Dearborn, Michigan
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford Fox platform
Engine(s)	2.3L OHC I4 2.3L TO-3 (Turbo RS) 2.8L V6 3.3L I6 3.8L V6 5.0L 4bbl V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed O/D manual 4-speed auto
Wheelbase	100.5 in (2553 mm)
Related	Ford Mustang(79-93) Ford LTD (83-86) Ford Granada (U.S.) Mercury Marquis (83-86) Ford Fairmont Mercury Zephyr Lincoln Continental (82-87) Ford Thunderbird (80-88) Mercury Cougar (80-88) Lincoln Mark VII

During this period, a version of the Ford Mustang was sold through Lincoln/Mercury dealers as the Mercury Capri, giving Mercury a pony car for the first time since the Mercury Cougar was upsized in 1974 to complement the Ford Thunderbird. The Capri was built on the Ford Fox platform, which was used for the Mustang from 1979 to 2004 with a design change in 1994. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 365 pixelsFull resolution (1036 × 473 pixels, file size: 82 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Location in Michigan Coordinates: , Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Government  - Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for over 25 years in the North American market. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Ford Fairmont is a name that has been used for two unrelated models of automobile; one in Australia and one in North America. ... The Mercury Zephyr was a compact car sold by the Lincoln-Mercury division of Ford Motor Company in the North American market from 1978 to 1983. ... The Lincoln Continental, an automobile produced by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company, began for the 1939 model year. ... The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Mercury Cougar was an automobile sold under the Mercury brand of the Ford Motor Companys Lincoln-Mercury Division. ... The Continental Mark VII, later called just Mark VII, was a large luxurious coupe from Lincoln. ... For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... A pony car is a class of automobile. ... The Mercury Cougar was an automobile sold under the Mercury brand of the Ford Motor Companys Lincoln-Mercury Division. ... The Ford Thunderbird was a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for over 25 years in the North American market. ...

The Fox-based Mercury Capri was fairly unchanged throughout its entire run. It maintained its squared-off front fascia and grille, and distinctive flared fenders. The only major iteration happened in 1983 with the addition of a racing-inspired hatchback with a compound rear window (also known as the "bubble back"), a new rear bumper and taillights. In 1984, the high performance Capri RS received a front air dam which continued until 1986.

The drivetrain and interior options closely matched that of the Mustang year for year. There are differences but they are generally minor.

Here are some special editions for the Capri:

1981-1983 Black Magic - Black cars with gold striping, gold TRX wheels and a gold cat's head on each side of the "nose piece" just ahead of the front fender. The interior received special black seats with gold inserts. The 1983 model is extremely rare and the only Black Magic to receive the compound rear window.

1981-1982 White Lightning - This was actually the "Black Magic" version but it was allowed to be ordered in white. Dealers coined the "White Lightning" phrase from a magazine ad that Mercury ran. Mercury never used the term directly.

1983 Crimson Cat - Red with gold striping and cougar TRX wheels set this car apart. Much like the Black Magic, the Crimson Cat received custom black seats with red inserts.

1984 Charcoal Turbo RS - A Capri RS Turbo that was only available in Charcoal upper / Silver lower exterior paint with Light Grey striped rub mouldings, Garret 60 trim turbocharger, enhanced multiport EFI 4-cylinder engine, Michelin TRX package, 5.0 HO Sway bars, 3.45:1 limited slip rear axel, hood scoop, and orange and red lettering and striping. Sun and T Top roof were optional. The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... Michelin (full name: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) (Euronext: ML) based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France, is primarily a tyre manufacturer. ...

1984-1986 ASC McLaren Coupes and Convertibles - ASC (American Sunroof Corporation, now known as American Specialty Cars) converted Capris into convertibles and enhanced standard hatchbacks which they renamed "Coupes". The Coupes were tuned and enhanced with a number of suspension and visual upgrades including striping, ground effects, Hella fog lights, headlight and tailight covers and honey comb wheels imported from Campagnolo in Italy. 1984 Coupes (25 produced) were all painted midnight blue. 1985-1986 Coupes (150 produced in 1985) were either painted blue or white. In 1986 (115 made), the last year for the Coupes, customers had an even larger choice of colors, including Smoke Charcoal Grey & Raven Black, joining the Oxford White and Midnight Blue. American Specialty Cars (commonly known as ASC) is an automobile design, engineering, and conversion company headquartered in Southgate, Michigan. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ...

The convertibles were a far more involved project. This required the redesigning of the car's unit construction and the fabrication of a replacement rear deck lid, floor reinforcements, quarter panel caps, tonneau cover and a windshield that was raked back an extra 10 degrees. They received a power convertible top that took up residence in the area once designated for the rear seats. The ascMcLaren convertibles use a smaller top than the Mustang convertible and is unique to that car as are the seals, weatherstriping, windshield moulding, etc. The long standing rumor that the Capri Convertible was a Mustang convertible with Capri sheet metal is completely false as well as the top being borrowed from a Mercedes. This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ...

1985 Mercury Motorsport Capri - Grand Prix IV Pace Car - 30 were built in 1985 as pace cars for the Detroit Grand Prix. These were also modified by ascMcLaren for Mercury and are highly sought after for their racing heritage. About two-thirds are accounted for. The United States Grand Prix East was a car race which was a Formula One World Championship event from 1982 to 1988. ...

1991-1994

Third generation
Production	1991-1994
Assembly	Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
Body style(s)	2-door roadster
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	1.6L 100 hp I4 1.6L 132 hp I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	94.7 in (2405 mm)
Length	1993-94: 167.1 in (4244 mm) 1991-92: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width	64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height	1991-92: 50.2 in (1275 mm) 1993-94 Base: 50.4 in (1280 mm) 1993-94 XR2: 49.9 in (1267 mm)
Related	Mazda 323

Ford Australia produced a Mazda Miata rival named the Ford Capri from 1989, which was ironically based around many Mazda 323 mechanicals. From the 1991 model year, this car was sold in North America as the Mercury Capri. The car was sold until the 1994 model year. Mercury Capri MR2 Turbo. ... Campbellfield is a northern suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... 1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster This article is about the car body style. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mazda Familia. ... Ford factory in Norlane, Victoria, 1957. ... The Mazda MX-5 is a popular sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan. ... Ford Capri Mk III 1. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mazda Familia. ...

Despite rumors of mechanical issues with the Capri, the Australian version was a reliable vehicle. Many are still in use as "daily drivers" in Australia, with the only faults being reported relating to leaks in the roof. ^{[citation needed]}

It is often rumored that with its increased versatility of four seats and a very large boot, the Capri could have competed well with the Miata, however US safety regulations forced the redesign of the cabin to accommodate an airbag, something Australian cars did not have as standard for many years, this delay led to the Miata being introduced into the vital American market first. ^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Ford Mustang - corporate cousin of Capri from 1979-1986

For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ...

External links

• MercuryCapri.Com
• 1985 Motorsport Capri Registry
• Fox Capri Literature - A resource for 79-86 Capri information. (brochures, dealer fact books, salesman guides, upholstery books, advertisements, etc)
• ascMcLaren Registry and Owner Forums - A user's group devoted to the 84-90 Capri and Mustang Fox based ascMcLaren cars.
• FourEyedPride.Com - The largest resource for both 79-86 Fox Chassis Mustangs and Capris.

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