How fast was a Tickford Capri?

How fast was a Tickford Capri?

The Ford Capri Tickford Turbo 205 PS claimed top speed is 225 km/h / 140 mph.

What is a Tickford Capri?

Lot 231 – 1984 Ford Capri by Tickford (2.8 litre) The Ford Capri was the Ford Mustang of Europe. A mind boggling array of options meant that the Capri could be whatever you wanted it to be; just like the Mustang. The Capri was released to the press on 24th January 1969 at the Brussels Motor Show and caused a sensation.

What is the most desirable Ford Capri?

The inclusion of a rear hatch certainly revitalised the Capri; today the most desirable of the Mk2 models are probably the legendary JPS-liveried black and gold special editions. The final incarnation of the Ford Capri was released in 1977 for the following model year.

Are Ford Capris going up in value?

‘Capris that are special or particularly well preserved are going up rapidly, as are all fast Fords from the 1970s and 1980s – they are really are dynamite for the market at the moment.

What kind of engine does a Tickford Capri have?

At the heart of the Tickford Capri was a standard 2.8i Cologne V6 engine and its Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, but with the addition of an IHI RHB6 turbo and Garrett AiResearch intercooler. Photo courtesy of Rob Jamieson (Build 025) Tickford chose to mount the turbo at the front in the centre to balance the

What is a Tickford V8 engine?

The 5.6-litre ‘Tickford V8’ was a stroked version of the 4.9-litre Windsor V8, an overhead valve (OHV) engine with a 90-degree ‘V’ angle. As per the table below, the 5.6-litre Tickford V8 engine was offered in the Ford T-Series TS50, TE50 and TL50, and Ford AU Falcon Ute XR8 Pursuit 250.

Is the Ford Capri Turbo the Ultimate Classic coupe?

The ultimate incarnation of Ford’s classic coupe is the factory Capri Turbo model. We spend time with confirmed Caprioholic, Bas Verschuren and his rare Mk3, to see if it lives up to the legend. I’m lying on the floor in a Dutch industrial estate, the air is light and clear and the sun is trying its best to suck my brain dry with an intense heat.

Why did Tickford put the Turbo at the front?

Tickford chose to mount the turbo at the front in the centre to balance the exhaust gasses from either side of the engine and minimise heating of the charged air. Tickford’s primary objective was to improve low speed torque. Most turbo conversions at the time used a Garrett turbo, but Tickford selected the