Mercury · 1979–1986

Mercury Capri RS and ASC/McLaren

Every Mercury Capri RS and ASC/McLaren model year from 1979 to 1986: production counts, engines, options, paint, prices and the stories behind them, with a source for every figure.

8 model years offered · 8 fact sheets · 0 stories

Orange 1981 Mercury Capri RS hatchback with a black lower band, hood scoop and louvered alloy wheels, front three-quarter studio view
1981 Mercury Capri RS in orange with black accents Ford Motor Company Archives

Production by year

Each year's headline total, exactly as its source scopes it. Scopes differ from year to year (some include related models or other markets), so read the label before comparing years. Every year's fact sheet has the full breakdown.

YearWhat was countedCountStatus
1979 All 1979 Capris (approximate)built, model-year 110,000 Reported
1980 All 1980 Caprisbuilt, model-year 79,984 Reported
1981 All 1981 Caprisbuilt, model-year 58,946 Reported

Model years

  1. 1979 Fact sheet
  2. 1980 Fact sheet
  3. 1981 Fact sheet
  4. 1982 Fact sheet
  5. 1983 Fact sheet
  6. 1984 Fact sheet
  7. 1985 Fact sheet
  8. 1986 Fact sheet

“Not offered” means this nameplate or performance model wasn't sold that year. It doesn't mean we're missing the research.