The Ford Capri, a fastback coupé designed by Philip T. Clark and produced by Ford of Europe, shared mechanical components with the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was envisioned as the European counterpart to the Ford Mustang. This popular model achieved significant success for Ford, with almost 1.9 million units sold during its production run. The Capri featured a diverse range of engines over the years, including the powerful Essex and Cologne V6 in top-tier variants, as well as the Kent straight-four and Taunus V4 engines in lower-spec models.
While the Capri was never officially succeeded, the second-generation Probe was perceived as its indirect replacement when it entered the European market in 1994. The car's design lineage can be
