1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 1980 Mercury Capri V6 Ghia by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Mercury Capri V6 Ghia (cropped) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercury Capri "bubbleback" rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MercuryCapriRS-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: MercuryCapriRS-rear (cropped) by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto is a 165-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $10,971 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 165 horsepower at 3,800 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Capri measures 179.0 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,073 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,971 ($33,137 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L HO V8, CFI, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 165 hp @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Injection Type | Central fuel injection (CFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,073 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury CAPRI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Apr 29, 1992 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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.
NHTSA campaign 92V063000
May 21, 1985 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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.
NHTSA campaign 85V068000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury CAPRI
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Mercury CAPRI (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 MERCURY CAPRI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.