The iconic Capri is back – check out Ford’s latest EV and other modern takes on classic car names
FORD is to bring back the Capri – but it’s not the only carmaker that has relaunched a classic car.
The iconic Ford Capri brand will be reintroduced with battery power and a complete makeover for the first time in forty years.
The revamped 1970s and 1980s classic – dubbed the “working man’s Porsche” for its style and affordability could go on sale next year.
The EV version is expected to cost around £40,000 and should cover up to 310 miles on a full charge.
We’ve rounded up other modern takes on classic car names below…
Ford Capri
The new 300bhp Capri is rear-wheel drive and has four headlights as a nod to the original version.
It will have a 15in upright touch screen, a wireless phone charging function and massaging seats.
Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender was certainly a hardy old thing, but time caught up with the old workhouse in 2016.
However, an all-new version was launched in 2019, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The Defender P525 model is certainly a fast-mover, able to accelerate from 0-62mph 4.9 seconds.
Ford Mustang vs Ford Mustang Mach-e
The Ford Mustang has been in production since 1964 – selling more than 400,000 units in its first year.
The new Ford Mustang is expected in the UK in late 2023 – available either as a coupe or a convertible.
The top speed is an electronically limited 160mph. However, fuel economy is less than stellar, with a combined figure of 17mpg.
Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco was manufactured at the firm’s Michigan Truck Plant from 1965 to 1996.
Ford has announced that the reborn off-roader will be available in “strictly limited numbers” in selected European countries, including Germany and France, from late 2023.
The 2023 Ford Bronco comes as standard with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, with the option to upgrade to a 2.7L V6 down the line.
A 10-speed auto ‘box is standard, with the option of a seven-speed manual transmission.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
The original Giulia was produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo through the 60s and 70s. It offered up decent acceleration and entertaining handling.
The latest, more up-to-date model was unveiled in June 2015, looking every bit a bona fide Alfa Romeo.
The Quadrifoglio performance model offers 503bhp from its sizzling twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 engine and reaches a top speed of 149 mph.