Now a name all of its own - the 1970 Ford Torino |
1970 Ford Torino
For 1970, the Torino was its no longer part of the Fairlane name but was its own. With all new looks and style the 1970 Ford Torino was wider, lower and longer with aerodynamic lines and was voted Motor Trends Magazines Car of the Year. A new range of choices included something for everyone. From going fast, to family outings and business meetings, the 1970 Torino could meet your need. Torinos included all the Fairlane 500 trim plus a single horizontal chrome strip along the bodyside. The Torino name appeared, in script on the driver's side of the hood and in block letters on the side of the front fenders behind the front wheel openings. The new Torino Brougham offered luxurious accommodations and included the top of the trim line and standard engine options included a 302 cu. in. V-8 with 220-hp. It had all of the Torino trim plus polished aluminum wheelwell and rocker panel mouldings, retractable headlights, and wheel covers. The Torino GT was a high performance version and included all the standard Torino trim plus hood scoop, rim rings with hubcaps, courtesy lights, carpeting, padded seats, "GT" emblems, a 302 cu. in. V-8, and E70-14 white sidewall tires. The Torino GT Cobra was the top high performance version and came equipped with the 429 cu. in. V-8 with 360-hp. It had a four-speed manual transmission, competition suspension, seven inch wide wheels with hubcaps, black center hood, hood locking pins, bright exterior mouldings, courtesy lights, "Cobra" emblems, and F70-14 black sidewall tires with raised white letters. They also offered a functional hood scoop and rear window louvers as part of the Cobra package.1970 Ford Torino Specifications
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Torino Six Series | |||||
N/A | 54C | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,689 | 3,158 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 57C | 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan | $2,795 | 3,189 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 65C | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,722 | 3,173 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 63C | 2 Dr Fastback Coupe | $2,810 | 3,211 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 71C | 4 Dr Squire Station Wagon | $3,074 | 3,553 lbs | Note 1 |
Torino V-8 Series | |||||
N/A | 54C | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,778 | 3,258 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 57C | 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan | $2,885 | 3,289 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 65C | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $2,812 | 3,273 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 63C | 2 Dr Fastback Coupe | $2,899 | 3,311 lbs | Note 1 |
N/A | 71C | 4 Dr Squire Station Wagon | $3,164 | 3,653 lbs | Note 1 |
Torino Brougham Series | |||||
N/A | 57E | 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan | $3,078 | 3,309 lbs | 14,543 |
N/A | 65E | 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe | $3,006 | 3,293 lbs | 16,911 |
N/A | 71E | 4 Dr Squire Station Wagon | $3,379 | 3,673 lbs | 13,166 |
Torino GT Series | |||||
N/A | 63F | 2 Dr Fastback Coupe | $3,105 | 3,366 lbs | 56,819 |
N/A | 76F | 2 Dr Convertible | $3,212 | 3,490 lbs | 3,939 |
Torino GT Cobra Series | |||||
N/A | 63H | 2 Dr Fastback Coupe | $3,270 | 3,774 lbs | 7,675 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Torino | 117 in | 206.2 in | 76.4 in | 60.5 in | 60 in | E78 x 14 |
Torino Station Wagon | 114 in | 209 in | 75.4 in | 60.5 in | 60 in | G78 x 14 |
Torino Convertible | 117 in | 206.2 in | 76.7 in | 60.5 in | 60 in | F70 x 14 |
Torino Cobra | 117 in | 206.2 in | 76.7 in | 60.5 in | 60 in | F70 x 14 |
Torino GT | 117 in | 206.2 in | 76.7 in | 60.5 in | 60 in | E70 x 14 |
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