FORD CAPRI MKIII (1978-1987)卡普里mkiii福特(1978-1987)
With the benefit of hindsight it?s easy to be a bit superior about the Capri, the model Ford billed as ?the car you always promised yourself?.在事后?收盘容易被上级了解一下卡普里福特评为示范?你的车一直承诺吗?. Countless gibes about fluffy dice, Carlos Fandango body kits and references to the Capri being something of a Basildon Bullet have been levelled at the pretty coupe over the years but history is coming round to Capri logic.无数gibes约蓬蓬骰子卡洛斯居心不良体套和卡普里被提到了相当的层次basildon子弹已采伐漂亮多年来但历史是轻视卡普里逻辑. As a serious and successful attempt to combine the disciplines of sports car and family transport, the Capri deserves credit.作为严肃而成功的尝试结合学科跑车和家庭交通工具,卡普里值得嘉许. No fewer than 1,886,648 rolled down various production lines during its entire eighteen-year lifespan but for the purposes of this guide we?ll limit ourselves to the quad headlamped Mk III cars built in Cologne between 1978 and 1987.不少于1,886,648冷轧各生产线在整个下跌18年寿命,但在本指南?当地局限于四方headlamped科隆队三车;1978年和1987年建成. Well, most of them?那么,他们大多?
HISTORY历史
Based on the Capri MkII floorpan, the MkIII model was identified by its smart four-headlamp configuration, restyled bonnet and bigger, ridged rear lights.基于卡普里mkiifloorpan,mkiii模型确定其聪明四前照灯配置、restyled头盖大,脊后方灯光. A more elegant design than that which went before it, the Capri MkIII was initially offered in L (1.3 and 1.6), GL (1.6 and 2.0), S (1.6, 2.0 and 3.0) or Ghia (2.0 and 3.0).比这更优雅的设计,然后来到,卡普里mkiii最初提出的在L(1.3和1.6),星期六(1.6和2.0),硫(1.6、2.0、3.0、3.0)或ghia(2.0). The Capri L was something of a duffer.卡普里是一个左旋的duffer. being powered either by a 57bhp 1.2-litre overhead valve engine or a wheezy 72bhp single choke 1.6-litre mill.正在研读了57bhp马力1.2公升72bhp喘息或间接阀发动机扼流圈单1.6公升轧机. The rest of the range were far more fun, the 1.6-litre engine being an uprated 91bhp twin choke version whilst the 2.0-litre was good for 101bhp and the torquey 3.0-litre generated an unstressed 138bhp.其余的射程远比乐趣160公升91bhp引擎作为新型干法孪生扼流圈2.0版虽然公升101bhp及torquey是好事3.0公升138bhp产生了轻声. The S was the trim level of choice, as it included lairy sill decals, checkerboard Carla fabric trim and the all-important rubber spoiler.被浪的S级选择,因为它包括lairy坎贴花、棋盘卡拉面料笔挺,全国重要的橡胶破坏者. The Ghia was the luxury model, boasting everything the suburban lounge lizard could aspire to including a mono radio cassette player and a dual tone horn.ghia是奢侈的模式吹嘘能事事近郊休息室蜥蜴渴望包括单一收录机、双音喇叭.
1981 was a pivotal year for the Capri.1981年是一个关键的一年卡普里. Minority interest models such as the LS and the Calypso and Cameo special editions were launched, but it was the Capri 2.8i that was the big news.少数民族利益等型号的LS和即兴讽刺和浮专版1679个,但它是卡普里2.8i那是大新闻. With lowered suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, uprated springs and thick anti roll bars the 2.8i meant business.以降低受展出bilstein阻尼、弹簧、新型干法防滚厚厚的酒吧生意2.8i意思. A 160bhp engine provided all the tail-out action you could handle and it became an instant classic, regularly thrashing far more prestigious far in comparison tests.160bhp引擎提供了所有的尾部淘汰行动你可以处理瞬即经典经常挨打远比声望远远比试验.
In February 1984 the quite astonishingly bespoilered Tickford Turbo Capri hove into view.1984年2相当惊人bespoileredtickford涡轮卡普里霍夫眼帘. Resembling Moby Dick after being coated in Bostik and dragged through your local branch of Ripspeed this 205bhp monster was best described as ?of its era?.涂布白鲸在经过类似bostik拖透过当地分公司ripspeed你这个怪物最好205bhp形容?其时代?. Nevertheless a sprint to 60mph of just 6.5 seconds would keep most contemporary sports coupes honest.然而到了冲刺60mph六月五日止,最能保持秒当代体育coupes诚实. The Capri range was subsequently rationalised until only the 1.6 and 2.0-litre Laser models and the 2.8i remained.直到后来重组的卡普里射程只有1.6和2.0公升的2.8i型号激光绪. The 280 and Brooklands models are collectable last of the line Capri variants launched before the enduring coupe finally shuffled off this mortal coil, to be replaced some years later by the blandly competent nonentity that was the Probe.280、brooklands模型上收的卡普里变线前推出最后踢持久采伐过这个致命线圈、若干年后改为由主管小人物干脆就是探头.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
The Capri was designed from the outset to be a practical coupe.卡普里的设计从一开始以实际采伐. It?s a full four seater, although rear headroom is a touch cramped for taller passengers.?收盘全部四个座位,虽然是后方通行触摸高大的乘客拥挤. The back seats can be folded, together or individually, to optimise luggage space.后面座位可以折叠,或单独在一起,尽量行李空间. The overall load length then increases from 37 inches to over 65 inches with a maximum width of more than 52 inches.总长度则增加负荷从37英寸到65英寸以最宽超过五十二英寸. Folding the Capri?s rear seats boosts total carrying capacity from 9.3 to 22.6 cubic feet.卡普里折叠的?收盘后座新增总载重量从930万至6月22日立方英尺.
Equipment levels vary wildly depending on which trim level you opt for, and all will seem a great deal more old fashioned than your mind?s eye perhaps recalls.装备水平相差疯狂程度取决于你选择其中修剪、现在看来,所有得多老土比主意?收盘眼睛或许回忆. The huge QUARZ (sic) clock that sat at the base of the dashboard surely must have been clunky, even in the seventies!巨大石英时钟(原文如此),坐在仪表板底部一定要一直clunky,即使在七十年代!
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
It?s never easy to quote values for cars this old, so we?ll concentrate solely on the 2.8i.?收盘非易事引用这个旧机动车价值,所以我们?当地的纯粹2.8i. Although bangers are available for £500, if you?re prepared to fork out around £1,800 you will, with perseverance, net a decent 1983 vintage car.虽然bangers可供500英镑,如果你?准备再花上1800英镑左右你,坚韧不拔,1983年净象样古董车. Many owners retrofit the late model?s seven spoke wheels, as the early ?pepperpot?许多车主加装已故模式?收盘七篇轮子,早?pepperpot? alloys were never particularly durable.合金从未特别耐用.
280 and Brooklands models start at around £4,000 and run well into the realms of silly money depending on how well looked after they?ve been.280和4000英镑左右开始brooklands型号办好入境界傻钱视乎很好照顾他们?有人味. One 323-mile Brooklands model recently fetched £18,000!1323英里brooklands模型近日成交18000英镑!
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
First and foremost, if you?re after a 280 or a Brooklands model, i.e. those that have become collectable, make sure you?re not being sold a pup.首先,如果你?再经过280或brooklands模式,即那些已经成为收藏、让你?再没有卖出一小狗. Fakes do exist and unscrupulous spanner jockeys can easily lever the prices up by a few thousand with the help of a bit of insider knowledge.假货确实存在不良扳手骑师不难价格杠杆由几千的帮助有点内幕知识. Only 1038 Brooklands models were ever produced, so if the chassis plate looks doubtful, walk away.仅1038年brooklands有史以来制作模型,如果底盘钢板看起来可疑,走开. If not, make a note of the chassis number and check it against published identification tables.如果没有,作一些说明,并检查它的底盘对出版鉴定表.
Check your Capri for rust.检查你的卡普里锈. The front suspension mounting points, the welded front wings, the A ?pillar at the base of the windscreen, the door skins and the monocoque sill sections are all especially prone to metal moth.前悬架安装点的,焊接前翼,一?在该基地的挡风玻璃支柱,皮门和车身坎路段都特别容易发生金属蝴蝶. The inner wheel arch and fuel filler neck can also succumb.填充燃料的内轮拱和颈部也就范.
The exhaust is quite a costly item, so check that it?s OK.项目的废气是相当昂贵,所以检查吗?收盘掂. Look for leaks on the rocker cover, the power steering rack gaiters, and the differential.找对漏摇杆封面,皆大欢喜齿条动力转向、鉴别. Jack the car up and check for excess play in the steering and wheel bearings, but make sure you don?t jack onto the base of the McPherson strut.杰克对汽车和检查督导,发挥超出车轮轴承、但令你鲍思?杰克笔的亲友支杆推基地.
An old engine will sound noisy at the head and will smoke badly, especially on the over-run, the tired valve guides letting oil leak into the combustion chambers.将旧引擎声嘈杂的头部和浓烟将严重冲击,尤其是对过去跑厌倦了导游让油阀渗漏到燃烧室. The 3.0-litre engine suffers from piston slap and a distinctive rumble from the bottom end when it?s on its way out.3.0公升引擎因活塞一巴掌,并从内心独特声响时结束?收盘其出路. The early 2.8i models often suffered high-speed misfires due to a fault in the Bosch fuel injection system.早期2.8i型号崩高速因误射了燃油喷射系统故障的博什.
Interiors were surprisingly hardwearing and many keen owners have treated their steeds to a re-trim.出乎意料的是,许多热衷hardwearing腹地拥有自己的骏马来对待重新修剪. The half-leather trim of the 2.8i has proved very durable, certainly far better than the surprisingly feeble Recaro seats that were fitted to the earlier S models.50皮革笔挺的2.8i证明非常耐用,当然远胜出乎意料虚弱recaro席位被安装较早的型号.
Remember to take the car for a good, long test drive.记得把车好,长径考验. Good luck.好运.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
Capri spares prices are more a case of who you know rather than what you know.卡普里备件价格更一例人而非你知道你知道. Fire up your web browser, locate your local Capri club and post a wanted ad.火贵Web浏览器起来,你找到地方俱乐部和卡普里专邮通缉. Alternatively, go to a meeting and be prepared to haggle hard!或者,去开会,并准备讨价还价难!
ON THE ROAD 在路上
The fact that you can still buy renovated Capri track cars with monster American V8 engines should give you a clue as to the enthusiast nature of a Capri.事实上,你可以买到轨道车改装卡普里美国V8的怪兽引擎应该给你一个线索,作为一个自然的爱好者卡普里. The basic cars were, admittedly, little more than Cortinas in drag, but the 2.8-litre models were a real handful.基本车,虽然多cortinas在拖,而是2.8公升型号实质少数人. The live rear axle led to some ?entertaining?直播后车轴产生一些?消遣? wet weather handling.雨天处理. If you?ve been brought up on a diet of traction control, anti lock brakes and stability control systems, a Capri 2.8 will be something of a shock.如果你?虚拟长大了牵引控制饮食,防锁煞车系统、稳定控制、卡普里将于8月2日一作古震荡. Able to hit 60mph in 7.8 seconds and continue on to 130mph, it?s a quick car even by today?s standards.能在8月7日袭击60mph到130mph秒继续前行,它?收盘快连车吗?收盘水准.
OVERALL 总体
Every car nut owes it to themselves to own a Capri at some point in their life.每车螺母欠它拥有自己的人生在某个时候卡普里. A clean 2.8-litre model offers outrageous fun per pound.清洁2.8公升模式带来乐趣每磅离谱. Besides, if somebody sneers, just assume they?ve never heard of post-modernism.另外,如果有人讥笑,他们只是假设?虚拟从未听闻后现代. And then cover them in a fine blue mist of Duckams Hypergrade.然后蓝雾掩护他们的duckamshypergrade罚款.
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