Mercury Cosworth Capri 1980, Estados Unidos

Mercury Cosworth Capri 1980, Estados Unidos
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Exterior: Vermelho
Interior: Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

The only 1980 Cosworth Capri produced

Built by Ford Motor Company with custom all steel bodywork by Ron Fournier

468 miles since new

Same collector owned since 1995

Featured in 1981 issue of AutoWeek, 3 issues included

Featured in Ron Fournier's "Metal Fabricator's Handbook"

DOHC 1.6L BDA Cosworth engine

Dual Weber carburetors

ZF 5-speed manual transmission

Locking differential

Functional hood louvers and brake cooling ducts

Koni F81 shocks

Dry sump lubrication

Bright Red with Black leather interior

Stewart Warner instruments

Heated Recaro seats

Original Firestone HPR tires

Original 3-piece BBS Gold-center wheels

Copies of previous titles

Period photos

Elite Marti Report

Featured in a Ford Motorsports post card, 3 included

This is the only 1980 Cosworth Capri produced, a joint effort by McLaren Engines, Inc., and Mercury, Marketing Corp. of America. Hot on the heels of the M-81 Mustang, an experiment in emissions-legal performance, the Mercury Cosworth Capri was never intended to be sold to the public. As such, it was developed with an engine so close to Formula-Atlantic spec, it’s only shy by about 30 HP. The 186 HP dry-sump-lubricated 1.6L BDA Cosworth DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine wails like few others, thanks in part to the 2-inch dual exhaust system and 45 DCOE Webers. A ZF 5-speed manual transmission sends the power to a locking differential rear end, and when everything conspires at once, the car will sprint from 0-60 MPH in about 6 seconds flat. Not earth shattering, but remember two things: one, it was fed by dual Webers that, along with several internal modifications, made the car more of a puller at higher RPMs; and two, it’s a 4-cylinder pulling a 2,500-pound body around. For 1980, it was a major accomplishment. Built by Ford Motor Company with custom, all-steel bodywork by Ron Fournier, the Capri is not for those seeking to blend in, but then again, it is a race car in street car clothing. Having covered only 468 miles from new, it’s been held by the same collector since 1995, and it was featured in Ron Fournier’s “Metal Fabricator’s Handbook” and a 1981 issue of “AutoWeek” magazine (included with the sale). If the engine under the hood wasn’t enough, the Cosworth Capri was an exceptional study in handling with Koni F81 shocks, wide Firestone tires wrapping three-piece, gold-center BBS wheels, and bodywork that ensured the winds worked with the car to keep it glued to the ground. The original tires and wheels are still on the car. Presented in bright red with a black leather interior, the Recaro seats are heated, and the vitals are delivered by way of Stewart Warner gauges. Complete with copies of previous titles, period photographs, Ford Motorsports postcards and an Elite Marti Report, this is indeed one of the most unique automotive experiments within the past 40 years.