| Ford Capri | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:1989-1992_Ford_Capri_(SA)_convertible_01.jpg) 1989–1992 Ford Capri (SA) convertible, (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
| Also called | Mercury Capri |
| Production | 1989–1994 |
| Assembly | Australia: Melbourne, Victoria (Broadmeadows) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports roadster |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mazda BF |
| Related | Mazda 323 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L B6-2E I4 1.6 L B6T Turbo I4 |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,405 mm (94.7 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,219 mm (166.1 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,641 mm (64.6 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1,048–1,130 kg (2,310–2,491 lb)[2][3] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ford Probe |
The Ford Capri (SA30) is an automobile which was produced by Ford Australia from 1989 to 1994. The launch of the car marked a revival of the Ford Capri name, previously used by Ford of Europe from 1969 to 1986 and Ford USAs, Mercury Division, on their Fox-bodied, Mercury Capri, from 1979 to 1986.
The Australian Capri, codenamed the SA30, was an entry-level convertible, based on Mazda 323 engines and mechanicals that Ford Australia had also used in the Laser. It had a body shell designed by Ghia and an interior by ItalDesign. During development of the Capri, Mazda was developing the MX-5, a vehicle that, although considerably more expensive, was commonly considered its direct competitor.[4] Unlike the MX-5, the Capri was a 2+2 rather than a strict two-seater.
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- ^ "1993 Ford (Australia) Capri SE-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
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