1985 Mercury Capri RS Auto
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars