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SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION
’84 Capri Turbo RS
(sources vary)
320-340
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (inches)
Overall length (inches)
Overall width (inches)
Height, hardtop and
hatchback (inches)
Front track (inches)
Rear track (inches)
Curb weight (pounds)
Base price
100.4
179.1
69.1
51.4
56.6
57.0
2,623
$9,812
Capri’s four-eye flat front was easily distinguished from
Mustang’s slanted horizontal-blade grille. Marchal fog lamps,
inboard of the Mustang GT’s mounting position, were part of
the top-option RS Turbo package.
ENGINE
Type
Bore and stroke (inches)
Displacement (CID/liters)
Compression ratio
Horsepower
Torque
Induction
Camshaft
Exhaust
inline OHV 4-cylinder
3.78 x 3.12
140/2.3
8.0:1
145 @ 4600 rpm
180 @ 3600 rpm
turbocharger, electronic fuel injection
single, in head
single w/catalytic converters
SUSPENSION
Where the Mustang had bright 5.0 badges, the RS Turbo had its
name in a bright vinyl logo.
Handling Package
Front suspension
Rear suspension
(code 663)
modified MacPherson strut w/specific
spring rate, larger stabilizer bar, plastic-
lined ball joints, gas-charged shocks,
specific insulators, bushings, dampeners
four-link and coil spring system,
stabilizer bar, gas-charged Quadra shocks
Steering
quicker-ratio power rack-and-pinion
included w/Handling Package
Brakes, front
10-inch power-assisted front discs
rear 9.0-inch drums
Wheels
15.3 x 14 aluminum TRX
Tires
P205/70VR14 Michelin BSW TRX
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
manual (standard) T-5 five-speed
Axle 8.8-inch Traction-Lok
Ratio
five-speed (standard) 3.08:1
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Aluminum TRX wheels and Michelin TRX tires with their
distinctive tread pattern, were standard on the RS Turbo, along
with 10-inch power front disc brakes and 9-inch rear drums.