127 Ford Capri (Mk.1a) 3100RS (1973) YRC 491 M
Ford Capri RS3100 (1973-74) Production approx 250 (+ 100 racing cars)
Engine 3091 cc V6 OHV of 148 bhp
Registration Number YRC 491 M (Derby)
FORD (UK) ALBUM
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The Ford Capri is a fastback coupé built by Ford of Europe and designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang.[1] It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang.
The Mark 1 Capri was introduced in November 1968 running through to December 1973, with a facelift unveiled in 1971. From 1971 the Capri, received new and more comfortable suspension, enlarged tail-lights (replacing the one sourced from the Escort Mk1) and new seats. Larger headlamps with separate indicators were also fitted, with quad headlamps now featured on the 3000GXL model. The Kent engines were replaced by the Ford Pinto engine and the previously UK-only 3000 GT joined the German line-up. In the UK the 2.0 L V4 remained in use.
On 25 September 1973, Ford gave the green light to the long-awaited RHD RS Capri, replacing the Cologne V6 based RS 2600 with the Essex V6 based RS 3100, with the usual 3.0 L Essex V6's displacement increased to 3,098 cc Unlike its predecessor, it used the same double-barrel 38-DGAS Weber carburettor as the standard 3.0 L, and reached the same 150 PS (148 bhp) as the RS 2600 The RS 3100's ride height was one inch lower than other Capris, and also featured other unique modifications such as gold pinstriping, a ducktail rear spoiler, a re-drilled crossmember to move the suspension arms outward to provide negative camber which also made it necessary to have special wider flared front wings, heavy duty springs with Bilstein gas dampers at the front and rear, competition single rear leaf springs, special bump rubbers and spacer blocks, a small front air dam and larger 9.75 inch front ventilated disc brakes. Only 250 RS3100s were built for homologation purposes between November 1973 and December 1973, in order to enable its racing cousin eligible for competition in the over three-litre Group 2 class for the 1974 season. However, the car was still competitive in touring car racing, and Ford Motorsport produced a 100-model limited edition with this new engine. The Group 2 RS3100's engine was tuned by Cosworth into the GAA, with 3,412 cc (3.4 L; 208.2 cu in), fuel injection, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder and 435 hp (324 kW) in racing trim.[20] The car also featured improved aerodynamics. Besides the racing RS3100, the GAA engine was also used in the Formula 5000 racing category
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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-127
127 Ford Capri (Mk.1a) 3100RS (1973) YRC 491 M
Ford Capri RS3100 (1973-74) Production approx 250 (+ 100 racing cars)
Engine 3091 cc V6 OHV of 148 bhp
Registration Number YRC 491 M (Derby)
FORD (UK) ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The Ford Capri is a fastback coupé built by Ford of Europe and designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang.[1] It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang.
The Mark 1 Capri was introduced in November 1968 running through to December 1973, with a facelift unveiled in 1971. From 1971 the Capri, received new and more comfortable suspension, enlarged tail-lights (replacing the one sourced from the Escort Mk1) and new seats. Larger headlamps with separate indicators were also fitted, with quad headlamps now featured on the 3000GXL model. The Kent engines were replaced by the Ford Pinto engine and the previously UK-only 3000 GT joined the German line-up. In the UK the 2.0 L V4 remained in use.
On 25 September 1973, Ford gave the green light to the long-awaited RHD RS Capri, replacing the Cologne V6 based RS 2600 with the Essex V6 based RS 3100, with the usual 3.0 L Essex V6's displacement increased to 3,098 cc Unlike its predecessor, it used the same double-barrel 38-DGAS Weber carburettor as the standard 3.0 L, and reached the same 150 PS (148 bhp) as the RS 2600 The RS 3100's ride height was one inch lower than other Capris, and also featured other unique modifications such as gold pinstriping, a ducktail rear spoiler, a re-drilled crossmember to move the suspension arms outward to provide negative camber which also made it necessary to have special wider flared front wings, heavy duty springs with Bilstein gas dampers at the front and rear, competition single rear leaf springs, special bump rubbers and spacer blocks, a small front air dam and larger 9.75 inch front ventilated disc brakes. Only 250 RS3100s were built for homologation purposes between November 1973 and December 1973, in order to enable its racing cousin eligible for competition in the over three-litre Group 2 class for the 1974 season. However, the car was still competitive in touring car racing, and Ford Motorsport produced a 100-model limited edition with this new engine. The Group 2 RS3100's engine was tuned by Cosworth into the GAA, with 3,412 cc (3.4 L; 208.2 cu in), fuel injection, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder and 435 hp (324 kW) in racing trim.[20] The car also featured improved aerodynamics. Besides the racing RS3100, the GAA engine was also used in the Formula 5000 racing category
Diolch am 91,435,074 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 91,435,074 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-127