Even so, a V8 didn't find its way into a Capri, aside from the South African Ford Capri Perana built by Basil Green Motors.

This EV might be the most controversial car in Europe right now. I took a spin and found that it's actually solid—just not groundbreaking.

The Capri returns as an EV with a trio of retro, high-octane spots from Wieden+Kennedy London. Ford of Europe is bringing back the Capri with a campaign as bold as the legendary coupe itself.