Description

FORD CAPRI RS n.52

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HISTORY

The Ford Capri RS is a sports car that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972. The car was designed by Autodelta racing department

The German Ford Deutschland team with Dieter Glemser and Alex Soler-Roig at the wheel of the Ford Capri RS n.52 finished eleventh in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1972, with a gap of fifty-five laps to winner. The race was won by Matra Simca MS670 n.15 of Henry Pescarolo and Graham Hill. Second the Matra Simca MS670 n.14 with Francois Cevert and Howden Ganley, while in third position the Porsche 908 LH Coupe n.60 with Reinhold Joest, Michel Weber, Mario Casoni

CHASSIS

Ford Capri RS
Designed: Philip T. Clark
Lightened steel monocoque with integrated roll bar and fiberglass panels
Length: 4262 mm
Width: 1800 mm
Height: 1280 mm
Suspension front: Modified MacPherson strut setup with reinforced lower control arms, an anti-roll bar, and adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers
Suspension rear: Rigid axle with lightweight single-leaf springs, transverse reaction links, and Bilstein shock absorbers
Brakes: Ventilated discs, all-round
Tyres: Dunlop

ENGINE

Ford 2940cc 60° V6, Natural aspirated
Power: 243 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive.
Transmission: ZF five speed Manual
Fuel brand: Shell
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: 120 lt

RESULT

Eleventh in the 24 hours of Le Mans 1972 with drivers Dieter Glemser, Alex Soler-Roig