GTP Cool Wall: 1978-1986 Ford Capri MK3

[GranTurismo916]

1978-1986 Ford Capri MK3 nominated by @SVT Cobra GT

Engines: 1.3L I4 (Ford Crossflow), 1.6L I4 (Ford Pinto), 2.0L I4 (Pinto), 2.0L V6 (Cologne), 2.3L V6 (Cologne), 3.0L V6 (Essex)
Power: Crossflow: 56-72 hp; 1.6 Pinto: 67-73 hp; 2.0 Pinto: 97-101 hp; 2.0 Cologne: 89 hp; 2.3 Cologne: 107-113 hp; Essex: 138-175 hp
Torque: Unknown
Weight: 1010-1219 kg
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front engine, rear wheel drive
Body Styles: 3-door coupe
Additional Info: "The Capri 2.8 Injection is not included in this nomination as it has already been polled."​

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[Jahgee]

That S and stripe that fades on the side

Seriously Uncool

 

[AudiMan2011]

Uncoolness of the base Capris is balanced out by the V6 models, especially the Essex 3 litre.

Low Cool.

 

[20832]

I find a Capri to be much more desireable than an Opel Manta. Our european Mustang

Cool.

 

[JTB10000]

Appearance: cool + Specs: meh = low cool

 

[Roger the Horse]

The odour will be gone in a decade or so.

 

[Dennisch]

Dullest mark of the Capri.

Still cool.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

High Cool because it has quite a lot of motorsport heritage and thus there's also plenty of go-fast parts. It's also reasonably priced outside UK for those who want a light, RWD coupe with all the thrills and none of the bells and whistles.

 

[GTRacer22]

Iconic German coupe from the 70s. Cool.

 

[Dagger311]

Meh.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Iconic German coupe from the 70s. Cool.

FTFY. Euro Fords were mostly designed and built in Germany.

 

[GTRacer22]

FTFY. Euro Fords were mostly designed and built in Germany.

I'm just a silly American. Whoops.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Got a ride in one of these about a week ago. Fantastically charismatic car. High cool, not quite SZ.

 

[Slash]

Sub zero. Just wish it had a V8. I hate the Cologne engines with a passion after having bad experiences with them. Junk. Absolute junk IMO.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Sub zero. Just wish it had a V8. I hate the Cologne engines with a passion after having bad experiences with them. Junk. Absolute junk IMO.

I think that South Africa had them with Windsor 302..

 

[TexRex]

That S and stripe that fades on the side

Is it just me or does it look poorly photoshopped?

 

[Slash]

I think that South Africa had them with Windsor 302..

That would be a very fun car. The handling would probably be akin to a Mustang, but would be fun to drive regardless. I've always wanted one with a 351.

 

[Slash]

Delete

 

[Tornado]

I think that South Africa had them with Windsor 302..

Though at that point, you might as well just get a Fox Capri.

 

[Danny]

The 2.8i is cooler, but it gets a free pass on account of being so bloody beautiful.

Cool.

 

[Adamgp]

Looks good but otherwise does nothing for me.

Meh.

 

[mustang fanatic]

Cool.

Even cooler with a V8. 👍

 

[TexRex]

Criminy, those wheels are horrendous--they look like something found on an Escort (North America).

 

[LivingWithGames]

Gets a cool for me, I always liked these Capris.

Also. @Slash While you're a mustang lover, just like the fanatic, you thrown me off surprised, voting this Sub-Zero. Very interesting.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Solid cool, especially for not needing a V8.

 

[playnthru]

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

SZ. Hell I own one.

 

[Stotty]

Cool.

 

[Liquid]

Bodie & Doyle

Cool

 

[Famine]

Literally bought by the worst people new, then total chav chariots right through the 80s and 90s. Modern owners are often the UK branch of confederate flag wearers and they're typically seen at classic car shows now, parading them about insisting it's a classic car...

SZ. Hell I own one.

Oooh, awkward...

Just one though? Most Capri owners have at least two - for parts, or daily Capri and show Capri.