1981 Mercury Capri Specifications

1981 Mercury Capri
1981 Mercury Capri Model Years
1980198119841985

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unibody
Production Years for Series : 1979 - 1986
Price : $6,685-$6,870
Weight : 2575 lbs | 1168 kg
Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement : 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :118 Ft-Lbs (160 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 : 94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 1400 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
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.
Power : 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 8.8:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift

1st Gear : 3.98:1
2nd Gear : 2.14:1
3rd Gear : 1.42:1
4th Gear : 1.00:1
Total Mercury Production for 1981 : 375,756
Total 1981 Capri production : 58,946
1981 Mercury Capri
Fastback 2 dr. 4 P : 51,786
GS Fastback 2 dr. 4 P : 7,160
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID07E064000
SummaryCERTAIN 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.
ConsequenceA LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
RemedyFEDERAL-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.
NotesTHIS 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

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19810701
NHTSA Campaign ID81V102000
SummaryTHE HOUSING PLATES ON THE DRIVER SEAT BACK LATCH RECLINER ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL PRODUCTS. THIS TAINTED STEEL WAS USED TO PRODUCE SEATBACK LATCHES FOR BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE SEAT ASSEMBLIES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE DEFECTIVE HOUSING PLATES MAY DISTORT, ALLOWING THE LOCKING TEETH TO DISENGAGE AND TEAR OFF. THIS PERMITS THE SEATBACK TO PIVOT BACKWARDS.
RemedyUPON INSPECTION, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LATCH/RECLINER ASSEMBLIES, ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE SUSPECT DATE CODES, WILL BE REPLACED.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACK LATCH/RECLINER ASSEMBLY HOUSING PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BACKWARD PIVOTING OF THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1981 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $11,660
Avg. Home : $96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.25
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Mercury Capri? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Mercury Capri? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri has a length of 179.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Mercury Capri? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri has a width of 69.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Mercury Capri cost when new?A: The 1981 Mercury Capri cost approximately $6,685 to $6,870 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Mercury Capri? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri was offered as a Fastback, GS Fastback.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercury produce in 1981? A: Mercury produced 375,756 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Capris were produced? A: Mercury produced 58,946 examples of the Capri in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2600 RPM
  • Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 1400 RPM
  • V 8 (4179 cc | 255.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Mercury Capri have? A: The 1981 Mercury Capri had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift.

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