Mercury Capri - History

History

The origin of the name after the Italian island of Capri, dates back to the Lincoln Capri of the 1950s. The European Ford Capri was developed as a "baby Mustang" for that market, a 2-door car with a short trunklid (later hatchback) and a long hood.

First generation

1973 Mercury Capri 2600
Also called Ford Capri
Production 1970–1977
Assembly Cologne, Germany
Saarlouis, Germany
Body style 2-door coupe (70–74)
2-door hatchback (76–78)
Layout FR layout
Engine 1.6 L Kent I4
2.0 L OHC I4
2.3 L OHC I4
2.6 L OHV V6
2.8 L OHV V6
Related Ford Capri
Ford Cortina

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