The Ford Capri Laser Page

nemo wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:19 pm Thanks Tom, not read that before, very interesting!

It is THE article. With complete info, accel test, brake test, etc.
Not like now. Now they tell you about connecting phone to the car and that's it...


Tom

Hi and welcome to the forum,
here is an Autocar article about Capri 2.8 Injection from 20.6.1981
On 5th page there are dimensions.


Tom

nemo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:57 am
Early morning, eyes not fully working yet, I didn`t read that as Anai.....

Late afternoon and I have same problem...

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:53 pm Nice selection of cars and trucks.
The last photo reminds me of the time that the Japanese no-hoper Taki Inoue was knocked over by the medical car in the Hungarian GP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1cZYO441ig

Andrew.

Famous Tatra performance. Tatra power!

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:03 pm

T.M. wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:28 pm

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:08 pm My first car was a bronze MK1 Escort 1300 XL with square headlights , loved that car . Some great pictures .

Looks good.
What's that hanging on the inside rear view mirror?

All might be something a young lady left I was only 17

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:01 pm ... Looks a great place to visit

It is.

Cars...

Cars...

trucks...

Dakar trucks...

Tarta museum is in 2 buildings about 1km apart.
Tatra trucks are in new building, Tatra cars are still in old building with oldschool exposition.
Ideal choice for a rainy day.


Tom

They are surely in air-conditioned garages with Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

And there was also one Skoda 200 RS. Don't know if original or replica. 200 RS was development racing car before 130 RS. More info here: https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-releases/skoda-180-rs-and-200-rs-1974-rally-cars-from-another-league/ Tom Tom, I would really love to go to the Skoda mu...

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:12 am I do envy your weather or like me you only go out on dry/sunny days

Yes, only dry/sunny days, if it's possible.

Some really great cars and turn out , we only have goodwood here where people dress to match there cars . On Goodwood actions (members meeting,...) it looks like almost everybody is dressed period correct including visitors. It's a completely different atmosphere. :) We don't have here any show lik...

There were also a lot of motorcycles and one monowheel (motorcycle where driver sits inside wheel) from 1920s or 1930s.


Tom

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:08 pm My first car was a bronze MK1 Escort 1300 XL with square headlights , loved that car . Some great pictures .

Looks good.
What's that hanging on the inside rear view mirror?

XT is interesting from every angle and in interior too. I agree, a great looking car and very distinctive too. The stylist made full use of the ruler in their design office! :lol: Andrew. Yes. And when you imagine the discussion: "What about steering wheel, any normal shape? Nooooo! So gear st...

totally!