Differences between the Capri Series II and Capri Series III cars
The DOHC and DOHC Turbo versions came out in 1991. These are called "Series II" cars. These had airbags and other modifications needed to make them legal in the USA.
In 1994, the Series III was introduced. The body and suspension were slightly modified. Some Series III parts, such as the tops and the bumpers, are not interchangeable with the Series II Capris.
There were two versions imported to North America: the base version, and the hotter turbocharged Capri XR2i. Both had Mazda DOHC 1.6 liter engines. The base version was rated at an even 100 HP at 5750 RPM, and 95ft/lb of torque at 5500 RPM, while the XR2i's turbo engine was rated at 132 HP at 6000 RPM and 136 ft/lb of torque at 3000 RPM. The compression ratios were 9.4:1 for the base model and 7.9:1 for the XR2i. A five speed manual transmission was standard. A 4 speed automatic was available only on the base version.
All instruments were analog, with a 125 MPH speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, volt meter, and oil pressure gauge.
The XR2i package also included air conditioning, a number of appearance items, and an upgraded suspension. Oddly, some reviewers found the XR2i exhibited more understeer than the base model; apparently those extra "comfort and appearance" items extracted a weight penalty. The steering mechanism was apparently the same in both the base and XR2i models: power assisted rack & pinion with a 17.6:1 ratio.
Both models had four-wheel disc brakes, with 10.2 inch vented discs in front and 8.7 inch solid disks in back.
Do you need parts for your Capri or Capri restoration project?
Modern Capri Parts offers 1991 Capri parts, 1992 Capri parts, 1993 Capri parts and 1994 Capri parts. Modern Capri Parts is the leading supplier of Capri parts and accessories. Visit the on-line store and shop anytime for all your Capri parts and accessory needs. Use our 100% secure on-line store with shopping cart and performance upgrades for the 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 Mercury Capri.
In 1994, the Series III was introduced. The body and suspension were slightly modified. Some Series III parts, such as the tops and the bumpers, are not interchangeable with the Series II Capris.
There were two versions imported to North America: the base version, and the hotter turbocharged Capri XR2i. Both had Mazda DOHC 1.6 liter engines. The base version was rated at an even 100 HP at 5750 RPM, and 95ft/lb of torque at 5500 RPM, while the XR2i's turbo engine was rated at 132 HP at 6000 RPM and 136 ft/lb of torque at 3000 RPM. The compression ratios were 9.4:1 for the base model and 7.9:1 for the XR2i. A five speed manual transmission was standard. A 4 speed automatic was available only on the base version.
All instruments were analog, with a 125 MPH speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, volt meter, and oil pressure gauge.
The XR2i package also included air conditioning, a number of appearance items, and an upgraded suspension. Oddly, some reviewers found the XR2i exhibited more understeer than the base model; apparently those extra "comfort and appearance" items extracted a weight penalty. The steering mechanism was apparently the same in both the base and XR2i models: power assisted rack & pinion with a 17.6:1 ratio.
Both models had four-wheel disc brakes, with 10.2 inch vented discs in front and 8.7 inch solid disks in back.
Do you need parts for your Capri or Capri restoration project?
Modern Capri Parts offers 1991 Capri parts, 1992 Capri parts, 1993 Capri parts and 1994 Capri parts. Modern Capri Parts is the leading supplier of Capri parts and accessories. Visit the on-line store and shop anytime for all your Capri parts and accessory needs. Use our 100% secure on-line store with shopping cart and performance upgrades for the 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 Mercury Capri.
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