Mercury Capri
Fox-body · 1979–1986 · 8 model years · 19 trims
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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
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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | |||||||
| GS 4MT | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | 21/26 (23) | $8,705 |
| GS Auto | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 18/23 (20) | $8,705 |
| 5.0 5MT | 5.0L HO V8, sequential EFI, naturally aspirated | 200 | 285 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $11,208 |
| 5.0 Auto | 5.0L HO V8, sequential EFI, naturally aspirated | 200 | 285 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/24 (18) | $11,208 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| GS 4MT | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | 21/27 (23) | $8,692 |
| GS Auto | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 19/23 (20) | $8,692 |
| RS 5MT | 5.0L HO V8, 4-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 210 | 270 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $10,971 |
| RS Auto | 5.0L HO V8, CFI, naturally aspirated | 165 | 245 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $10,971 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| GS 4MT | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | 19/26 (22) | $8,497 |
| GS Auto | 2.3L OHC inline-4, naturally aspirated | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (20) | $8,497 |
| RS 5MT | 5.0L HO V8, 4-barrel carburetor, naturally aspirated | 175 | 245 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 13/21 (16) | $10,377 |
| RS Auto | 5.0L HO V8, CFI, naturally aspirated | 165 | 245 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $10,377 |
| RS Turbo 5MT | 2.3L OHC inline-4, turbocharged | — | — | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/24 (19) | $10,561 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| I4 Auto | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| I4 MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| RS 5.0 | 4.9 L (302 cu in) OHV H.O. small block V8, 4-bbl carburetor | 175 | 245 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (SROD, early production) or 5-speed manual (T-5, standard from mid-1983) | RWD | — | — |
| Turbo RS | 2.3 L (140 cu in) OHC Turbo I4, fuel injected (mid-year 1983 introduction) | 145 | — | 5-speed manual (T-5) | RWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| I4 Auto | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| I4 MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| RS 4.2 Auto | 4.2 L (255 cu in) OHV small block V8, 2-bbl carburetor | — | — | 3-speed automatic (Ford C5) -- replaces the 302 when auto is ordered | RWD | — | — |
| RS 5.0 MT | 4.9 L (302 cu in) OHV H.O. small block V8, 2-bbl carburetor | 157 | — | 4-speed manual (Tremec SROD) -- standard and only available transmission | RWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| I4 Auto | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| I4 MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| Turbo MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) OHC Turbo I4, carbureted | 131 | — | 5-speed manual (Tremec VS140 overdrive) | RWD | — | — |
| V8 Auto | 4.2 L (255 cu in) OHV small block V8, 2-bbl carburetor | 120 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Ghia V6 | 2.8 L (171 cu in) Cologne OHV V6, carbureted | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| I4 Auto | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| I4 MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) Ford Lima OHC I4, carbureted | 88 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| Turbo Auto | 2.3 L (140 cu in) OHC Turbo I4, carbureted | 131 | — | 3-speed automatic (1980-model-year-only option) | RWD | — | — |
| Turbo MT | 2.3 L (140 cu in) OHC Turbo I4, carbureted | 131 | — | 4-speed manual (standard) | RWD | — | — |
| V8 Auto | 4.2 L (255 cu in) OHV small block V8, 2-bbl carburetor | 118 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1979 | |||||||
| 4MT | 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| Auto | 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | — |
| 1985 | 3 | — |
| 1984 | 4 | — |
| 1983 | 2 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | 2 | — |
| 1979 | 7 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.