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Capri 2.8 Turbo by Tickford

Aston Martin Tickford-converted Capri 2.8 Injection with IHI turbo (205 hp) and Tickford body kit/interior

Body: Tickford
IDENTIFICATION CARD · FORD CAPRI 2.8 TURBO BY TICKFORD 1983–1986
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
85BuiltRegistry reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
27SurvivingIndependently researched
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
85 Built
Years
1983–1986
Engine
V6 · 2,800 cc / 2.8 LFactory: 2.8 L
Power
155 kW / 211 PSFactory: 208 hp · converted
Top speed
220 km/hFactory: 137 mph · converted
Designer
Tickford (Aston Martin-owned coachbuilding and engineering firm)
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
27 (independently researched)

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The Tickford Turbo was a limited conversion of the Capri 2.8 by the Aston Martin-owned coachbuilder Tickford, combining a front-mounted turbocharger with revised suspension, brakes and a full body and interior package. It is regarded by enthusiasts as the most desirable Capri of its era, and only about 85 were made.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityExtremely Rare 85 · Built1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed 27 · Surviving3

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionestimated cars remaining of about 85 made, as stated by the auction house (not a registry count) 273 Surviving examples Independently researched
Total model productioncars fully converted to Tickford specification (of 100 Ford-supplied cars) 851,2 Factory production Registry reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Tickford, owned by Aston Martin, offered specialist engineering and coachbuilding to other manufacturers. According to the listing, 85 Ford Cologne 2.8-litre V6 Capris were stripped down at its facility and modified with a turbocharger, upgraded suspension, a limited-slip differential and uprated brakes, together with a body kit and a Wilton carpet, leather and wood interior. Output of the V6 rose to about 208 bhp.

The listing example is car number 36 according to build sheets obtained from the Tickford museum and was first registered on 5 July 1984. The auction house describes only about 27 cars as surviving (an estimate, not a registry count).

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Capri 2.8 Turbo by Tickford.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyFord Cologne V63 Independently researched
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutV63 Independently researched
Displacement 2,800 cc / 2.8 LFactory: 2.8 L3 Independently researchedKey-details table of the lot gives about 2,792 cc.
Bore 93 mmFactory: 93 mm4 Independently researched
Stroke 68.5 mmFactory: 68.5 mm4 Independently researched
Compression ratio9.2:14 Independently researched
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder4 Independently researched
Fuel systemMulti-point fuel injection4 Independently researched
InductionTurbocharger, front-mounted3 Independently researched
Power 155 kW / 211 PSFactory: 208 hp · converted3 Independently researchedAuction house figure (approximate); rating standard not stated.
Power at 5,000 rpm4 Independently researched
Torque 354 NmFactory: 261 lb-ft · converted4 Independently researchedSame page also gives 354 N·m.
Torque at 3,500 rpm4 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxManual3 Independently researched
Gears53 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear3 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionMacPherson strut4 Independently researched
Rear suspensionLive axle4 Independently researchedS2 adds that Tickford fitted a rear axle locating A-frame.
BrakesDisc brakes all round; rear discs unique to the Tickford Turbo3 Independently researched
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,563 mmFactory: 2,563 mm4 Independently researched
Length 4,376 mmFactory: 4,376 mm4 Independently researched
Width 1,852 mmFactory: 1,852 mm4 Independently researched
Height 1,295 mmFactory: 1,295 mm4 Independently researched
Front track 1,400 mmFactory: 1,400 mm4 Independently researched
Rear track 1,431 mmFactory: 1,431 mm4 Independently researched
Kerb weight 1,260 kgFactory: 1,260 kg4 Independently researched
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 220 km/hFactory: 137 mph · converted3 Independently researched
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 6.7 s3 Independently researched
Fuel tank 58 LFactory: 58 L4 Independently researched

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    The Tickford Capri Turbo Level B Auto Motor Klassiek · 2018-06-18
    • In the end 85 was delivered complete and 15 left in the standard version
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    The Tickford Capri Turbo (1983-1986) – AM Klassiek Level C
    • 85 cars fully converted to Tickford specification (of 100 Ford-supplied cars)
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  3. 3
    1984 Ford Capri 2.8 Tickford Turbo (auction listing) Level C Trade Classics
    • only ~85 made and an estimated 27 left
    • Ford's tried and tested Cologne 2.8L V6
    • Ford Cologne 2.8L V6 with a front-end turbocharger
    • Cologne 2.8L V6
    • front-end turbocharger
    • provides the Tickford Capri with ~208BHP
    • 5 speed manual gearbox
    • Power is delivered to the rear wheels
    • disc brakes all round ... rear discs were unique
    • top speed of 137MPH
    • specified 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  4. 4
    Ford Tickford Turbo (Mk III) specs (1983-1986) Level A encyCARpedia
    • Bore x Stroke 93 x 68.5 mm
    • Compression Ratio 9.2:1
    • Valvetrain OHV; Valves/Cylinder 2
    • Fuel Injection Multi-point
    • 205 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
    • Peak Torque 261 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
    • 261 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
    • Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
    • Rear Suspension Live Axle
    • Wheelbase 2,563 mm
    • Length 4,376 mm
    • Width 1,852 mm
    • Height 1,295 mm
    • Front Track 1,400 mm
    • Rear Track 1,431 mm
    • Kerb Weight 1,260 kg
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 58 Litres
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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