Ford Capri (Australia)

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This article is about the Australian Ford Capri built between 1989 and 1994. For the European car, including those assembled by Ford Australia, see Ford Capri. For other uses, see Ford Capri (disambiguation).

Ford Capri
Curb weight
1,048–1,130 kg (2,310–2,491 lb)[2][3]
Chronology
SuccessorFord 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

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.

History

1989-1992 Ford Capri (SA) convertible (pre-facelift)

The Australian-built Capri was intended primarily for export to the US. Exports began in 1991, as the

front-wheel-drive arrangement that the Capri used.[5]

1992-1994 Ford Capri (SE), (facelift)

Two models were initially offered in the Capri's range: a base model, with a 1.6 L

naturally-aspirated 1.6 L B6D DOHC unit, which produced 75 kW (101 hp; 102 PS), was added to the range,[7] and this was the only engine available in 1991.[8]

For 1992, the Capri was updated, and given the codename SC; the turbocharged engine was also re-added to the range.

right-hand-drive (RHD) models for the Oceania/Southeast Asia market. 9,787 Capris were sold in Australia, whilst the remaining RHD Capris went to New Zealand and Southeast Asia.[10]

The 1989–94 Capri was assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "worse than average" protection for its occupants in the event of a crash.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "1989 Ford Capri 1.6L (model since mid-year 1989 for Australia ) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "1989 Ford (Australia) Capri SA-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  3. ^ a b "1993 Ford (Australia) Capri SE-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Ford Capri XR2 convertible - Used Rivals". GoAuto. John Mellor Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Smith, Graham (22 January 2009). "Used car review Ford Capri 1989–1994". Herald Sun. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  6. ^ GoAutoMedia. "1992 Ford Capri XR2 convertible | GoAuto – Our Opinion". GoAuto. Archived from the original on 16 April 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  7. ^ "1990 Ford (Australia) Capri SA-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  8. ^ "1991 Ford (Australia) Capri SA-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  9. ^ a b "1992 Ford (Australia) Capri SC-series Convertible all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Australia Convertible Capri". Capri Car Club Inc. 5 January 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  11. ^ "Ford Capri 1990 (1990–1994)". How Safe Is Your Car. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
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