1980 Mercury Capri Specifications

Specifications

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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

Transmission:
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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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	11.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	3
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

Exterior
Price :	$5,550
Weight :	2630 lbs \| 1192.948 kg
Fuel Capacity :	11.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	3
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

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	11.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	3
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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

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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.