1978 March Capri Mk III introduced 1300, 1600, 1600S, 2000S and 3000S
1980 March 1600L GT4 Special Edition (1500 built)
1980 June 1600S discontinued
1981 March LS launched; 2.8i launched in Europe; UK on sale June (briefly alongside 3-litre)
1981 July Turbo 2.8 Germany-only (c155 built, to Sep ’82)
1981 August Calypso (on 1600LS) and Cameo (on 1300/1600) special editions (1500 of each built)
1982 March 1600/2000 Cabaret (4000 built)
1982 May Calypso II (1500 built); 1300 dropped
1982 Dec Cabaret II (2000 built)
1983 Five-speed gearbox optional across range
1984 June 1600LS/2000-based Laser special edition: five-speed, alloys (6500 built)
1984 Sept 2.8i becomes Injection Special: limited-slip diff, five-speed, half hide, 13 inch seven-spoke alloys
1984 Nov Capri sales now UK-only
1986 280 Brooklands special run-out edition. Only 1038 built with 15 inch alloys, full Raven leather Recaro with burgandy piping interior, all in Brooklands green. Last Capri built 19 December