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ACL GTR Ford Capri RS3100

ClassicAC Legends
300 hp
Horsepower
900 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1975
Year

ACL GTR Ford Capri RS3100 (Classic)

The ACL GTR Ford Capri RS3100 is a big-boned, old-school European touring coupe that channels the spirit of mid-1970s FIA Group 2/Group 5-style racing. Based on Ford's iconic Capri fastback and powered by a heavily tuned Cologne V6, it brings unmistakable silhouette-racer attitude to the sim.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.0L Ford Cologne V6, naturally aspirated, front-mounted and longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~300 hp

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual or racing close-ratio gearbox

  • Weight: ~900 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,260 mm long × 1,700 mm wide × 1,320 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,560 mm

  • Tires: Period-style slicks or historic racing compounds on steel/alloy racing wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with competition calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Capri RS3100 is a light, lively, and wonderfully mischievous classic racer that rewards commitment and clean inputs. Compared with modern race cars, it feels raw and mechanical: less downforce, more body movement, and a chassis that talks constantly through the wheel and seat. The result is a car that feels approachable at moderate pace, but becomes a proper handful once you start leaning on it in fast direction changes or under hard braking.

Engine & Sound: The Cologne V6 gives the Capri a deep, hard-edged, muscle-car-like warble with plenty of induction bark and a muscular midrange. It is not a high-tech screamer, but it builds speed in a very satisfying way, pulling strongly out of slower corners and sounding angry as it climbs toward the top end.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Responsive turn-in for a classic coupe, but it will roll and load up progressively before either rotating nicely or pushing wide if you overdrive the front end.

  • Traction: Rear-drive balance makes it playful on exit; too much throttle will produce wheelspin or a snap of oversteer, especially on cold tires.

  • Braking: Strong for its era, but you need to plan stops early and stay smooth as weight transfers forward.

  • Top Speed: Respectable rather than outrageous, with enough straight-line pace to feel quick without modern aero assistance.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. Brake in a straight line, use a gentle trail into the apex, and get back to throttle progressively so the rear tires stay underneath you. It shines on historic circuits and flowing club tracks where momentum matters more than outright downforce.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Capri RS3100 looks properly menacing in GTR trim — flared arches, purposeful stance, and unmistakable touring-car proportions. The long hood and fastback roofline give it the classic works-racer look, especially when paired with period sponsor colors and bold number plates.

Whether you're chasing laps or just enjoying vintage tin-top warfare, the ACL GTR Ford Capri RS3100 delivers that perfect blend of nostalgia, noise, and sideways-capable classic racing charm.