its hard to get parts to keep a V6 GT capri in the forrest (rally) here in australia I rally a V6 GT mk1 1972 mod in classic and historic rallies would like to establish contacts for parts for myself and the capri car club of victoria
I PRESENT OWN TWO CAPRI ONE IS A 1972 1600GT WHICH I AM RESTORING FOR MY WIFE AND THE OTHER IS 1984 1600 LS. AND I THINK MORE PEOPLE SHOULD GET ONE TO KEEP THE SPIRIT OF THE CAPRI ALIVE
I recently bought a 2.8 injection. it did not live up to the expectations that I had of the v6, maybe that's because I have had little hot hatches like the gt turbo, golf gti, xr2 and a mark 2 rs 2000. Everyone I spoke to said that the 3 litre engine was better for torque and tuning. So after only 2 months of buying the capri I was on a lookout for a 3 litre ghia automatic. preferably a black one,and I found it, right price with re-conditioned engine to a 3.1. With this I know where my money went, does not look as good as the 2.8 but has essentially the same , e.g.power steering, good brakes and a much better growl under the bonnet. Whilst driving the car back home on the motorway I could really feel the power, I could not stop smiling. So what if it guzzles petrol, it's the fun fdactor that counts, and no more bother with gear changing. DEFINATELY RECOMMEND ONE. DON'T GET ME WRONG THE 2.8 IS A BEAST OF A CAR BUT THE 3 LITRE HAS TO BE KING OF [Log in to view email]
How on earth has this car got such a bad image. I am now 22 and am on my second 2.8i the first one D707MVP I aquired when only 19! My dad has a 280 so is probably to blame for my obssesion! I have fitted stage 2 cylinder heads, a K&N air filter, lowered it by 1", and fitted a set of genuine 15" brooky alloys. I am also in the middle of rebuilding a set of princess 4-pot calipers to be fitted shortly! For performance and fun per pound you just cant beat a 2.8i. After a couple of arse out roundabouts youll never want a FWD hot hatch again
I own a Capri 280 Brooklands. After owning a succession of other Capri's, I now drive a Rover day to day, and the Brooky is waiting in the garage for summer. I firmly believe you cannot spend 5 grand and get a more desirable, classic & powerfull sports coupe.
Nowadays there are hardly any of them about, so when we go out in the Brooky, people tend to turn their heads to follow. As standard it has a full leather recaro interior, 15 inch alloys, 2.8 V6 engine, Bilstein suspension & vented discs, as well as power steering, sunroof etc etc. No more the boy racer, now a complete classic. There are less than 500 left in existence, so GO BUY ONE NOW!!
YOU EITHER LOVE OR HATE CAPRI'S AND I LOVED MY 3.0S.IT WAS FAST THIRSTY(>20MPG),EASY TO MODIFY AND EVER SO INTERESTING ON THE CORNERS!!ALAS IT ACTED AS GIRLFRIEND REPELLENT AND COP MAGNET .GOOD FUN IF YOU CAN LIVE WITH THAT
Capris are probably still seen as a boy racer car in some areas, but many of them are now owned by responsible people who prfer to distance themselves from this. They are relatively cheap to purchase and spares, particually second hand, are in adundance, cheap and quite easy to source. The only real down side is the fuel consumption. But what the hell, you only live once.
Considering it was essentially a Cortina with a Coupe body, the Capri did well to forge a name for itself as a perfomance car. Later versions had some pretty wild engines, although still held in the air with leaf spring rear suspension, making the handling somewhat limited. The Capri went from being a fashionable sports car, through to being the icon of Essex man during the eighties. Nice original examples are now shedding that image, and building a following of enthusiasts. Parts plentiful and cheap.
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Look all of you guys are trying to compare an car made in the mid 70's with mid 70's tec to a car made in the late 80's. Take if for what it is an old car. I mean the 2.8i used to put out 160ish bhp, the 3.0 would put out 170bhp. But look at the tuning possability! I have seen Capris running the 4x4 drive and engine from a Scorpio (3995cc V6 16v) doing the 0-60 in under 5.5 seconds. The Tickford Capri (2.8 Turbo 220bhp) will still rip the arse out of most modernday sports cars. So it an extra 800cc, but its also 200lbs lighter because it don't have electric windows, aircon and all the other bits. 0-6 in 6.5 seconds.
So please people just take it for what it is a classic that is great for a bit of arse out action!
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happy racer u thiks your capri is better than moden front drives. they make minsemeat out your capri. like 2 se your capri outdo a subaru impreza. now who the best.
JAMES I WONDER IF YOUR SPEEDO IS OUT OR ARE YOU TALKING OUT OF YOUR ARSE.
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I bought a brand new four cylinder 2.8i HLS Capri in 1975. The performance was sensational for the mid seventies. Although the engine was only 200 cc short of the top of the range 3-litre, it returned an impressive 52 mpg. Even when i booted the car it would return about 30 mpg. The six speed gearbox was a delight to use, a first for 1975. Brakes were not really up to the performance of the car being non servo assisted drums all round. By contrast the handling was like it was on rails, despite being rear wheel drive the rear never broke away. Unfortunately i could only afford the HLS model, just could'nt stretch to the Ghia version. The only fault i could find was that the single carburettor kept playing up, however to be fair i never had any problems with the injection unit. For a four cylinder car it packed quite a punch (0-60 in around 9 secs and a top speed of about 115 mph). My advice to people thinking of buying a Capri is to keep the front trunnions lubricated with gear oil every 3,000 miles to avoid future problems. I sold the Capri in the mid 80's, but sometimes i dream of owning that car again.
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135 mph out of a Capri, don't talk like a prat, 110 MAX, I KNOW COS I HAD ONE.
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Judging by the road tests at the time (What Car), which used official timing equipment the 2.8i Capri will not leave the Astra GTE 16 VALVE. They give a top speed for the Capri at 128 mph, the Astra's top speed was 137 mph. The Capri's 0-60 time was 7.8 secsonds, The Astra's was quicker at 6.7 seconds. But prehaps the driver of the Capri was having an off day at the time. It is worth pointing out that these figures are for the 16 valve car not the 8 valve Astra. Don't feel too bad, at least the Capri will comfortably out accelerate the 8 valve Astra (despite needing an 800cc advantage to do so).
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Tough as old boots these cars, I've been driving them for 10 years now. The 2.8i will leave a GTE Astra standing when it's driven properly, and to the people reporting 101mph and 95mph - sounds like you need to fix it... I've had 3 2.8s and the slowest of them topped out at 128, the fastest hit 135. Of course not much use on roads today, but if you're going for the 2.8 try to find the older 4 speed model - it's much quicker lower down... Wish I hadn't sold mine.
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WHO NEEDS A 2.8 OR 3.0 LITRE WHEN A WELL MAINTAINED 2.0 WILL KEEP UP WITH EITHER, I KNOW CAUSE I,VE LOADS OF THEM IN MY STANDARD 2.0.
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A front wheel drive Astra 2.0GTE 16v will leave your rear wheel drive 2.8i Capri in the weeds. If you think your Capri has a chance, try out accelerating one. The GTE driver will see merely a fading blip in his mirror!
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I once had a Capri 2.8i and it was the finest sports coupe i ever owned. Handling was a little wayward at times but it drove lovely. I am suprised that one gentlemans Capri 2.8i could do 101 mph, mine could never top 95 mph, but prehaps it was because his was tuned. Although to be fair the rather low top speed never bothered me personly, i would certainly have another, maybe some lucky day.
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Happy racer needs to learn how to spell let alone drive a car. By the way my old 2.8i Capri was rolling road tuned. I can't help feeling if happy racer wants a fast car, buy an Allegro 1750SS, as they will top 130mph NO SWEAT.
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Happy racer needs to learn how to spell let alone drive, by the way my 2.8i Capri was rolling road tuned so yar bo sucks.
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