These are standard specifications for the 1985 Mercury Capri, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic , 5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1986 |
| Price : | $7,950 |
| Weight : | 2615 lbs | 1186.144 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.65:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Fuel Injected | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual , 3 Automatic , 5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1985 : | 419,869 |
| 1985 Mercury Capri | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E064000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. |
| Consequence | A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. |
| Remedy | FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 92V063000 |
| Summary | THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING. |
| Consequence | IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 85V068000 |
| Summary | BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 OR 5.0 LITER ENGINES ANDTANDEM POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE OR TAXI PACKAGE OPTION ARE NOT AFFECTED.SYSTEM: POWER BRAKE BOOSTERS. |
Data updated January 2023
1985 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $9,005 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $22,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $89,330 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.09 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1985 Mercury Capri FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1985 Mercury Capri?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Mercury Capri? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri has a wheelbase size of 100.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1985 Mercury Capri? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri has a length of 179.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1985 Mercury Capri? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1985 Mercury Capri cost when new?A: The 1985 Mercury Capri had a base price of approximately $7,950 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Mercury Capri? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri was offered as a Convertible, Hatchback.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1985? A: Mercury produced 419,869 automobiles in 1985.Q: What engines did the 1985 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM V 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1985 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1985 Mercury Capri had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
