Ford Capri, the return of an irreverent myth

He had been arrested for “libertinage», On a summer day of 1755. Funed fifteen months later through a hole in the ceiling, Going up on the prison roof and then return from a downtime and definitively get out of the main door, mocking a jailer. There is a thin thread that connects the brazen inspiration of Giacomo Casanova with the irreverent character of Ford Capri, a car that marked an era, Icon of style, freedom and dolce vita. It is no coincidence, therefore, that to celebrate the return of the mythical car, in format Full Electric SUV coupewe went to Veniceright in the footsteps of the legendary seducer.

The profile of the new Ford Capri

«In Europe, his fame preceded him», The guide told us, indicating the cell in which Casanova was detained, in the so -called leads. Of course, in terms of celebrity The same can be said of Ford Capri, who in the first two years on the market surpassed the 400 thousand units sold. Inspired by the success of Mustang, he made his debut at the Brussels Motor Show in 1969immediately conquering the heart of the Europeans with its disruptive line: a sports car that, in addition to exceling in motorsport, has been the protagonist of numerous films, precisely for its ability to embody the spirit of an era And, at the same time, make dream of dream.

The front of the new Ford Capri

The front of the new Ford Capri

From the victories of the RS2600 in the tourism championship to limited editions such as La Capri Speciall of 1971, from the practicality of the Mk2 “Hatchback” to the aggressive lines of the Mk3until the last Limited edition from 1986. A car that has always been able to evolve, exploiting cutting -edge technologies and captivating design. In this furrow it is placed the new Ford Capri, which reports the name of the unforgettable model following a clear direction: glorify the past to reinvent the futurethat is, starting from what we were to open a door on what we will be. An identity to be kept, unpublished needs to be satisfied.

The Sync Move system manages multimedia with intuitive interface

The Sync Move system manages multimedia with intuitive interface

To savor the link with its story, just a quick look: the pitched tailin fact, is a clear tribute to the coupe of the seventies, as well as The “C” -shaped windowsthe style of the characters used for the name e The rear lights With their horizontal development, on two levels. Also The colors onin a sense, mark a revival: from the yellow of the presentation, the Vivid Yellow, to the Blue My Mind, passing through the Lucid Red and the most classic Magnetic Gray, Frozen White and Agate Black. Finally stand out The alloy wheels – with a wide choice of size up to 21 ” – and the logo projection under the open goalkeeper.

The rear of the new Ford Capri

The rear of the new Ford Capri

Inside the passenger compartment, the watchwords are RShareness and comfort. The central console, in fact, is clean, orderly, in the name of minimalism and of the functionalitywith a 14.6 ”central vertical display that moves – revealing a hidden storage compartment – and a 5” display dedicated to instrumentation. Spotlight then on heated sports seat and on the integrated headrest with massive function. The panoramic roof (optional) lets the light enter and opens the gaze to the surrounding panorama: all in extreme comfort, as the space on board is not lacking, with a baggage customizable from 572 liters of maximum capacity.

The new Ford Capri of 42,750 euros per basic version

The new Ford Capri, of 42,750 euros per basic version

Under the hood, Three different battery and engine configurations. From the version a 52 kWh and 170 hp (with 370 km of autonomy) to that a 79 kWh and 340 HP, the most powerful (with all -wheel drive and autonomy up to 560 km). We tried the intermediate (77 kWh and 286 HP, with rear -wheel drive and 600 km of autonomy) enjoying the acoustic insulation even at high speeds: very quiet, it shows a good road holding – even between the curves – and an excellent reactivity. Whenever the accelerator is urged, the car responds brilliance, Supported by a precise and light steering. Sportiness and comfortin the name of myth.

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A version dedicated to Eric Cantona, One of the most charismatic players ever. A rebellious spirit, Like that of Ford Capri, who left his mark with genius and elegance. And the right dose of irreverence.


Source: Vanity Fair

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