Ford Capri (Australia)

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
1989–1992 Ford Capri (SA) convertible, with optional removable hardtop roof
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Australia
Also called	Mercury Capri
Production	1989–1994
Assembly	Australia: Campbellfield, Victoria
Body and chassis
Class	Sports roadster
Body style	2-door convertible
Layout	FF layout
Related	Mazda 323
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L B6-2E I4 1.6 L Turbo B6T I4
Transmission	3-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,405 millimetres (94.7 in)[1]
Length	4,219 millimetres (166.1 in)[1]
Width	1,641 millimetres (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.

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]

History

The Australian-built Capri was intended primarily for export to the US. Exports began in 1991, as the Mercury Capri. When the car was new, it had a poor reputation for reliability,^[5] although many still exist today perhaps due to the mechanical robustness of the Laser/323 upon which it was based.^[6] In particular, the Capri's roof was prone to leaking, due to poor-quality materials being used; although Ford quickly resolved the issue, the car's poor reputation stuck.^[5] As a result, the MX-5 was comfortably more popular, particularly as that car was rear-wheel-drive, and enthusiasts were skeptical about the front-wheel-drive arrangement that the Capri used.^[5]

1993–1994 Ford Capri (SE) XR2 convertible

Two models were initially offered in the Capri's range: a base model, with a 1.6 L B6-2E SOHC inline-4 engine that produced 61 kW (82 hp; 83 PS),^[1] and a turbocharged model, which used the 1.6 L B6T DOHC inline-4, which produced 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS).^[2] The base model was available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 3-speed automatic transmission, whilst the turbocharged model only had the manual gearbox.^[2] In 1990, the 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.^[9] An XR2 trim level was also introduced for both engines, whilst the base trim for the naturally-aspirated model was renamed Barchetta, and the base trim for the turbo model renamed to Clubsprint.^[9] In 1993, the Capri was updated again, and this time was given the codename SE.^[3] Production ended in 1994, after a total of 66,279 Capri convertibles had been built; of which 10,347 were 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

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Mid-size	Cortina			Telstar								Telstar					Taurus
										Corsair						Mondeo												Mondeo								Mondeo
Full-size	Falcon / Fairmont								Falcon / Fairmont										Falcon / Fairmont										Falcon
	Fairlane / LTD								Fairlane / LTD										Fairlane / LTD
Sports										Capri					Probe					Cougar
																						Mustang														Mustang
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	Courier					Courier														Courier								Ranger					Ranger
	Falcon Ute																			Falcon Ute									Falcon Ute
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	Transit														Transit						Transit							Transit								Transit
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