The Ford Capri 280 "Brooklands". The last type of Capri available. After nearly twenty years of production Ford produced a final limited edition run of cars that were designed to mark the passing of the Capri with style. Originally badged as the "Capri 500" as 500 were planned for the production the name was changed to "Capri 280" and the production ran to 1038 examples.
Whether it was a tribute to Henry Fords "you can have any colour you like as long as it is black" the Capri 280 was only available in Brooklands green - and the name of the paint has stuck with the car - most often refered to as a Brooklands than a Ford Capri 280. Essentially this Capri was identical to the 2.8 Injection Special but had larger 15 inch ally wheels (of the same design as the 2.8i) and the interior was trimmed in full raven black leather with red piping for the seats.
Destined to be an instant classic all these cars sold quickly and still change hands for more money than other Capris. On 19 December 1986 the last Capri was finished, the last of over 1.92 million cars that you always promised yourself.
Ford Capri 280 - 1986 MK3
Engine 6-Cyl. vee formation at 60 degrees
Crankshaft Four main bearings
Bore x Stroke 93mm x 68.5mm (3.66in x 2.70in)
Capacity 2972cc (107.4 cu in)
Valves Overhead
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic injection
Maximum power 160bhp at 5700rpm
Maximum torque 162 lb ft (22.5kgm) at 4300rpm
Transmission Five speed manual, limited slip differential standard
Gear Ratios 5th 0.825, 4th 1.00, 3rd 1.26, 2nd 1.81, 1st 3.36, rev 3.37
Final drive 3.090
Top gear speed 25.7mph (41.4kmh) per 1000rpm
Brakes Ventilated Front disc / rear drum, servo assisted
Wheels / Tyres 7x15in alloy wheels with Pirelli P7 195/50 15 tyres
Length 172.8in (4376mm)
Wheelbase 100.9in (2563mm)
Width 66.9in (1698mm)
Height 51.1in (1298mm)
Front Track 53.3in (1353mm)
Rear Track 54.5in (1384mm)
Unladen weight 2712lb (1230kg)
Top speed 130 mph (210kph)
0-60mph 7.8 secs
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