Test report by CoMod Lotus for the Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evolution Ford Capri RS3100 Group 2, 1975 (30574/27369)
Among the most legendary racing cars produced by Ford's European factories, alongside the RS 200 and the Sierra XR41, is the Ford Capri RS from the first production batch. Carrera released the Capri in the RS version with the 3.1-liter engine.
Production of the RS3100 began in November 1973 and ended in January 1974 after just 248 units had been produced. The visual differences from the previously highly successful RS2600 consisted of a new front spoiler and the enormous rear spoiler known as the "ducktail." The racing versions also featured angular fender flares. The engine of the production RS produced 148 hp from 3091 cc. However, the racing versions of the Ford factory team had a 3.4-liter Cosworth engine with 415 hp. This made the RS3100 unbeatable in 1974. At the end of 1974, the Ford Motorsport team, founded only in 1969, withdrew the Capri from racing and left the field to dedicated private drivers. In the following years, the focus was on the Ford Escort. The Capri did not return to Group 5 until 1978.
So much for the general history of the 3100. Here's some more information about the green and white slot-track racer: the new design variant of the Capri from Carrera is a typical representative of the large Division 1 up to 4000 cc (better known as Group 2). The model for this car was the car of Dave Matthews' Broadspeed team from 1973, which he unfortunately destroyed in a crash at Silverstone. The car is now available again as a replica, built as an RS3100 to Group 2 specifications based on a '73 body.
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Among the most legendary racing cars produced by Ford's European factories, alongside the RS 200 and the Sierra XR41, is the Ford Capri RS from the first production batch. Carrera released the Capri in the RS version with the 3.1-liter engine.
Production of the RS3100 began in November 1973 and ended in January 1974 after just 248 units had been produced. The visual differences from the previously highly successful RS2600 consisted of a new front spoiler and the enormous rear spoiler known as the "ducktail." The racing versions also featured angular fender flares. The engine of the production RS produced 148 hp from 3091 cc. However, the racing versions of the Ford factory team had a 3.4-liter Cosworth engine with 415 hp. This made the RS3100 unbeatable in 1974. At the end of 1974, the Ford Motorsport team, founded only in 1969, withdrew the Capri from racing and left the field to dedicated private drivers. In the following years, the focus was on the Ford Escort. The Capri did not return to Group 5 until 1978.
So much for the general history of the 3100. Here's some more information about the green and white slot-track racer: the new design variant of the Capri from Carrera is a typical representative of the large Division 1 up to 4000 cc (better known as Group 2). The model for this car was the car of Dave Matthews' Broadspeed team from 1973, which he unfortunately destroyed in a crash at Silverstone. The car is now available again as a replica, built as an RS3100 to Group 2 specifications based on a '73 body.
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