These are standard specifications for the 1980 Mercury Capri, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Overdrive; floor shift controls
Chassis # 0F14A640448
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Auction entries : 1
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1986 |
| Price : | $5,250-$5,550 |
| Weight : | 2550 lbs | 1156.661 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 119 Ft-Lbs (161 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 |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 91 HP (66.976 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 119 Ft-Lbs (161 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 |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual Overdrive; floor shift controls
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.29:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.84:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.81:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Mercury Production for 1980 : | 347,711 |
| Total 1980 Capri production : | 79,984 |
| 1980 Mercury Capri | |
| Fastback 3 dr. 4 P : | 72,009 |
| Ghia Fastback 3 dr. 4 P : | 7,975 |
Dimension(s)
Fastback
Chassis # 0F14A640448
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| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Ghia Fastback
| Price : | $5,550 |
| Weight : | 2630 lbs | 1192.948 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Cosworth Fastback
| Fuel Capacity : | 11.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 3 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.1 in | 4549 mm. |
| Width : | 69.1 in | 1755 mm. |
| Height : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.4 in | 2550 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.6 in | 1438 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Modified MacPherson struts with coil springs and anti-sway bar Rear : Four-link with coil springs and anti-sway bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P185/80R13 SBR |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P175/75R14 |
| Tires : | TRX 190/65R390 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E019000 |
| Summary | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO INTERCONTINENTAL AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Mercury Capri FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Mercury Capri?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Mercury Capri? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Mercury Capri? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri has a length of 179.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Mercury Capri? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri has a width of 69.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Mercury Capri cost when new?A: The 1980 Mercury Capri cost approximately $5,250 to $5,550 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Mercury Capri? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri was offered as a Cosworth Fastback, Fastback, Ghia Fastback.Q: What tires did the 1980 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri had P185/80R13 SBR tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1980? A: Mercury produced 347,711 automobiles in 1980.Q: How many 1980 Capris were produced? A: Mercury produced 79,984 examples of the Capri in 1980.Q: What engines did the 1980 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 91 HP (66.976 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 2600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1980 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1980 Mercury Capri had a 3 speed Manual Overdrive; floor shift controls gearbox.