Ford Capri
The Ford Capri is a car which was built by Ford of Europe from 1968 to 1986. It is a fastback coupé and was designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. The Capri went on to be highly successful for Ford, selling nearly 1.9 million units in its lifetime. A wide variety of engines were used in the car throughout its production lifespan, which included V6 engines named Essex and Cologne at the top of the range, while the straight-four (Kent) and V4 (Taunus) engines were used in lower-specification models. Although the Capri was not officially replaced, the second-generation Probe was effectively its replacement after the later car's introduction to the European market in 1994.
| Manufacturer | Ford Europa |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1968 |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 207 kW (277 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,132 kg |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Ford Capri registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (12,491 cars), engine power from 27 countries, kerb weight from 29 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford Capri registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
1,696 Ford Capri cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2024–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 210 kW (282 hp) | 2,098 kg | 2024–2025 | 231 |
| Electric | 250 kW (335 hp) | 2,177 kg | 2024–2025 | 1,459 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (6 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford Capri cars registered for the first time across 30 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5,073 |
| Germany | 3,932 |
| Norway | 1,588 |
| France | 943 |
| Netherlands | 920 |
| Belgium | 780 |
| Denmark | 724 |
| Austria | 631 |
| Spain | 593 |
| Poland | 383 |
| Italy | 356 |
| Finland | 304 |
| Romania | 240 |
| Sweden | 209 |
| Czechia | 159 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 86% of Ford Capris pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,479 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
4 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Capri. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-09-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-12-19
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-23
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-05-08
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Ford Capri have?
- The Ford Capri produces 207 kW (277 hp).
- How much does the Ford Capri weigh?
- The Ford Capri has a kerb weight of about 2,132 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford Capri?
- A new Ford Capri registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).