Wheelbase was up by 4 in (102 mm), width increased by 3 in (76 mm), and weight increased significantly. The wheel track increased by at least 2 in (51 mm) over 1971 models. Auto Repair Manual 1972–1979, This page was last edited on 2 October 2020, at 18:15. The Gran Torino Sport was no longer available with the "SportsRoof" fastback roofline, and the new "Gran Torino Elite" debuted. In response, Ford revised the base engine on all Torinos to the 351-2V engine. 90,000 drag racing team listings from 1950-today, plus drag racing photos, stories, links, community, and much more! Cars magazine had better luck with their test of a 1971 Torino Cobra equipped with the Ram Air 370 hp (280 kW), 429 CJ, C-6 automatic, and 3:50:1 gears. [15][14] New options included 15 in (380 mm) Magnum 500 wheels with F60-15 tires and flat black "Sport Slats" for the rear window (both also available on the Torino GT).
Get the best deals on Exterior Parts for 1972 Ford Gran Torino when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Large color-keyed vinyl moldings were placed higher on the body side, similar to the Thunderbird. A new option for Cobra models was the reflective laser stripe, formerly an option for just GT models. The hoods had a blacked-out center portion, and a side stripe similar to 1968-69 Torino GTs ran from the front fender to quarter panel. Find new and used Ford Gran Torino offers on AutoScout24 - Europe's biggest online automotive marketplace. Bench seats for 1973 reverted to low backs with separate head rests to increase rear visibility. The television show became quite popular with the public, and much of that popularity was centered on the star Torino. Although the high-performance 429 Cobra Jets were still rated at the same power as the 1970 models, Super Stock and Drag Illustrated had disappointing results from its test of a 1971 Torino Cobra. These cars are classified as muscle cars. There were no styling changes made to Torino for 1976. This was the first time Ford had ever outsold the Chevrolet Chevelle since its 1964 introduction. The Torino Brougham was Torino's luxury oriented model. Next was the mid level "Fairlane 500", which was available as a 2-door hardtop, 2-door SportsRoof, convertible, and a 4-door sedan and station wagon. The leading edge of the hood was squared off to follow the fascia's lines, and all models shared the same hood. Reverse lights were located in the middle of the taillights, and reflectors were located on the rear edge of the quarter panel. Naomi Watts spielt russisches Freudenmädchen, Clint Eastwood dreht Pop-Film "Jersey Boys", Fakten und Hintergründe zum Film "Gran Torino". Motor Trend tested a 1971 Torino Brougham 4-door and stated "The [seat] cushioning and support was excellent. Despite these changes, structural integrity remained the same as 1971 models. It replaced the chrome side moldings and was available in four colours to match the exterior paint. Starting in 1974 this car was identical to the U.S. Gran Torino, and was available in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles.
Like the Talladega, the King Cobra was modified with aerodynamics specifically in mind and looked very different from a typical 1970 Torino.
The front fascia for Gran Torinos was revised for 1974. The number of models produced by Ford increased for 1969, from 14 to 16.
The Elite wasn't totally new, as Ford described, but it did have a number of unique features. The Elite became an independent model, and marketed simply as the Ford Elite. One was equipped with the Boss 429 engine, only offered otherwise in the Boss 429 Mustang, one had the 429 SCJ, and one had a 429 CJ. On the rear there was large wrap-around taillamps with a reflective center panel giving it a full width taillight appearance. In addition, a "Sport" script was placed by the C-pillar emblem. "DirectAire" ventilation was standard equipment for all Torino models, resulting in vent windows vanishing. The grille had a fine mesh pattern with vertical parking lamps in the outer sections (embossed with the grille pattern on the surface of the lens) and the grille emblem was changed The front bumper was revised to be slightly more pointed while the bumper guards moved more towards the center of the bumper compared to 1973 models. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane.
The 428-4V Cobra-Jet was the most potent engine available for 1968, and is general believed to be under-rated at 335 hp (250 kW). About one month within the beginning of the 1968 model year production, a six-week UAW strike against Ford occurred. The Torino incorporated new safety features for 1972, including new flush mount door handles and side door guard rails. The only performance engine for 1972 was the 351-4V CJ.
They went through the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds at 102 mph (164 km/h) in the 4,100 lb (1,900 kg) Torino. The grille, which was normally recessed was made to be flush fitting, and the smoother rear bumper was reworked to fit the front. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped altogether, and all Ford intermediates were called Torino. Torino GT's had a shaker scoop when equipped with the Ram Air Induction. 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite. The result was the 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra.
The competition suspension was highly regarded by Tom McCahill of Mechanix illustrated, as well as Motor Trend and Car and Driver as being less harsh than past Torino performance suspensions, while still offering excellent handling. There is only one of these Calloway Sledgehammer Corvettes, very fast corvette. Chrysler also followed suit in 1971, although its intermediate coupes and sedans didn't even share body panels. The new regulation mandated that all cars manufactured after September 1, 1972 must be able to take a 5 mph (8.0 km/h) strike to the front without damaging safety related components such as headlamps and the fuel system.
The top option was the 429 SCJ (Super Cobra Jet), rated at 375 hp (280 kW), and was part of the "Drag Pack" option. Base Torino models carried on with the same front fascia as 1973; however, its front bumpers were revised similarly to the Gran Torinos except the license plate remained in the center. Competition suspension, only available in two-door models, included the most heavy-duty springs and shocks, heavy duty rear upper control arms and bushings, a larger front sway bar, and a rear sway bar. The model line-up for 1970 initially featured 13 models.
Ford planned to offer covers for the headlight cutouts to NASCAR teams to improve aerodynamics even further. Starting in 1968, GM had begun to use a shorter wheelbase for its 2-door intermediates, and a longer one for the 4-doors. Selecting the "Drag Pack" option turned a 429 CJ into a 429 SCJ. Clint Eastwood wendet sich nach "A Star is Born" der Sixties-Band "The Four Seasons" zu und will den Musikfilm "Jersey Boys" verfilmen. Heavy-duty shocks and a rear sway bar were included in this package on 2-door and 4-door sedan models only. The windshield rake was increased to a faster 60-degree angle, while the A-pillars and roof were thinner. Walt's wife, Dorothy Kowalski, is dead by the beginning of the film. Naomi Watts verhandelt für ein Drama mit Bill Murray und Melissa McCarthy. A third equal sized pod on the left contained the DirectAire vent. The Torino's front end featured totally new sheetmetal from the firewall forward, with a blunt, more squared-off fascia replacing the previous year's pointed prow. Gran Torino Squire station wagons had power brakes as standard equipment, but it remained an option for all other models. For the Italian football team, see, 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport 2-Door SportsRoof, 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport 2-door SportsRoof, "The Accelerator, Ford Mustang - 40 Years of History", "Directory Index: Ford/1968_Ford/1968_Ford_Torino_Brochure", "The Birth of the 1970 Ford Fairlane/Torino", "Car Buying Made Easier - Ford, 1973 / p063.jpg", "CC For Sale: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Luxury Décor Package – Torino's Personal Luxury Spring Special", "Fairlane Registry - 1969 Ford Torino Talladega", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Torino&oldid=981502335, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Pages using infobox automobile with unknown parameters, All articles with vague or ambiguous time, Vague or ambiguous time from September 2018, Commons category link is defined as the pagename, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 203.7 in (5,174 mm)/207.3 in (5,265 mm) (2-door). This option was available on all Torinos except the Elite, and included a larger front sway bar and heavy-duty front and rear springs. Optional suspension packages included the competition suspension and heavy-duty suspension options. The biggest change for the Torino was the switch to body-on-frame construction from the unit-construction of the 1971 models. This color had been discontinued for all other Torino models for 1976 in favor of a different shade of red. The Cobra was only available as a SportsRoof, and came standard with a 4-speed close ratio transmission, Hurst shifter, competition suspension, flat black hood and grille, 7-inch-wide wheels, F70-14 tires with raised white letters, twist style exposed hood latches and "Cobra" emblems. Dodge and Plymouth responded with the even more radical 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and the 1970 Plymouth Superbird which used pointed nose cones and "goalpost" tail wings. [4] Introduced on April 1, 1968, the 428 cu in (7.0 L)-4V CJ (Cobra-Jet) FE engine became available as an engine option, but due to its mid-year introduction these engines are very rare.