With the 351 Cleveland there was an option for a four barrel carburetor.įor a much higher performance option there were more engines available. Engine options for the GT model included the two barrel versions of the 351 Cleveland and Windsor V-8s. The 1970 Ford Torino GT buyer had a good choice of engines to choose from.Īs mentioned the base engine was the 302 cubic inch V-8.
If those were not enough you could order up hidden headlamps and a pair of Laser Stripes. These would include power steering, disc brakes,air conditioning, bucket seats and center console. Add to that rocker panel molding and stainless steel hubcaps. Also a hood with a non functioning hood scoop, simulated louvers and GT emblems near the leading edge of each quarter panel. Regarding exterior changes, aside from being a larger vehicle the 1970 models sported a centrally positioned GT grille emblem. A nice touch was the “Torino GT” emblem inset on the far right of the dash. Speedometer was a, horizontal “swing-arm” with the fuel and temperature gauges below it. Standard GT interiors had all vinyl bench seats which was an upgrade over the base Torino models. Driver David Pearson took the 1968 title. The Torino fastback model was a big hit with NASCAR. Also as mentioned, The Torino sported a new ‘ coke bottle‘ shape for 1970Īvailable as a two-door SportsRoof hardtop or convertible, all Torino GT’s that had base trim were equipped with a two barrel 302 cubic inch V-8 engine matched to a three speed manual transmission. At first glance you would notice that the Torino was larger. In 1969 the Ford Torino Talladega was very successful with David Pearson winning at Daytona.Īs mentioned above, Torino styling was all new for the 1970 model year. Driver David Pearson took the title in 1968. These were the: 1st Generation 1968-69, 2nd Generation 1970-71, and 3rd Generation 1972-76.Īs a side note, the Torino fastback was a big winner at NASCAR. There are three generations of the Ford Torino during it’s entire production run. The Torino would then prevail through the 1976 model year. At that point the Fairlane had become a subseries of the Torino and ended production after 1970.
By the 1970 model year the Torino had become the primary name for Ford’s intermediate. These cars however never carried the Fairlane name. Esentially, in 1968, the Torino was an upscale version of the Fairlane.įord’s new medium sized line was introduced in 1968, with a GT convertible serving as the Indy Pace Car. At first, the model was called the Fairlane Torino. The 1968-1971 Torino was itself a spinoff from the Fairlane, built because Ford wanted to keep the customers who wanted a muscle car but had outgrown the Mustang.
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