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ASKING £33,995 PRICE
ENGINE 2792cc/V6/OHV POWER 205bhp@5000rpm TORQUE 260lb ft@3500rpm MAXIMUM SPEED 133mph 0-60MPH 7.1sec FUEL CONSUMPTION 18-25mpg TRANSMISSION RWD, five-speed manual MoT May 2023 ODOMETER 37,800 miles
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?
Special. This is no ordinary 280 – it’s a rare Turbo Technics version. There is plenty of power and it’s quite low geared, making it feel even faster than it actually is. Give it a prod through second and third gear for a savage rush of acceleration. It’s a serious uplift over non-turbo 2.8 Capri power and a great installation – not much lag and a throaty rasp when pushed. The power steering is light yet has some feel, but we’d like more braking power with this much ‘go’. All in all, impressive and exciting.
BODYWORK CHECK
The paint still looks fresh, as do the decals. The alloy wheels are in excellent condition with 195/50 R15 V-rated Toyo Proxes TR1 tyres all round; they look nearly new, and though not quite the original size they suit the car well. There’s a tiny missing patch of paint on the front bumper and a wee nick in the corner, but that’s about all. The rubbing strips are just a bit proud of the door panels, but there are also tidy Ford mud flaps and what appear to be the original dealer’s sticker in the rear window. Badges, lamp lenses and glass are all undamaged, it’s absolutely straight down both sides and the bonnet is in great nick. The sunroof panel has slight scuffs from being wound back, but underneath there’s nothing but sound black floors.
HOW’S THE INTERIOR?
It’s clean and dry throughout. The posh Blaupunkt Bremen radio should allow Bluetooth connection, and the speakers in the rear parcel shelf are larger than what was originally in the panels to either side. The driver’s seat shows a little wear to the bolster but otherwise the perforated charcoal
