What was the Mercury Capri?
The Mercury Capri name was used for two very different American-market cars. The second generation, sold from 1984 to 1986, was a sporty coupe based on Ford’s Fox platform. After a gap, the name returned for a small convertible, the Australian-developed SA30, sold from 1991 to 1994. The two versions gave Mercury a sportier choice alongside its sedans and family cars.
Generations and engines
The second-generation Capri ran from 1984 to 1986. The third-generation SA30 followed from 1991 to 1994. The earlier car was a Fox-platform coupe; the later one was a front-wheel-drive convertible developed by Ford Australia.
United States versions used petrol engines from 1.6 to 5.0 litres. The EPA figures span 26 versions from 1984 to 1994.
How economical was the Mercury Capri?
The best combined EPA rating was 24 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption was 9.8 L/100 km. These United States EPA ratings use a different test procedure from Europe’s WLTP or NEDC and Canada’s 5-cycle method.
Where was the Capri sold?
The Capri versions in this range were sold in the United States. The SA30 convertible was developed and built in Australia for sale in several markets, including the United States.
Questions and answers
Which Mercury Capri generations are covered?
The second generation ran from 1984 to 1986, and the third-generation SA30 from 1991 to 1994.
Was the Mercury Capri a coupe or a convertible?
Both: the 1984–1986 generation was a coupe, while the 1991–1994 SA30 was a convertible.
What was its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined rating was 24 MPG, with a lowest listed consumption of 9.8 L/100 km.
What engine sizes were available?
United States versions covered petrol engines from 1.6 to 5.0 litres.
