Ford bietet auch luxuriös ausgestattete Kleinbus-Modelle unter dem Namen Ford Tourneo an. To further remove it from the sporty theme, Gran Torino Sports even had opera windows (on vinyl-roofed cars) and fender skirts added to its option list. It produced more power than the 460-4V, and saw a 9 hp (6.7 kW) increase but a loss of 22 ft⋅lbf (30 N⋅m) of torque. The 351 cu in (5.8 L) or 429 cu in (7.0 L) engine, power steering and the Cruise-O-Matic transmission were required options. Torino GT's had a shaker scoop when equipped with the Ram Air Induction. Rear suspension consisted of long semi-elliptical leaf springs on a solid axle. Von dem Coupé hatte Ford zeitweise zwei Versionen im Angebot: Der Stil der Karosserie wird zumeist als schwülstig beschrieben. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. Of note, when opera windows were ordered, the "Sport" script was placed below the "Gran Torino" nameplate on the fender and the C-pillar emblem was deleted. The larger V8 engine options required the Cruise-O-Matic as a mandatory option, except the 351-CJ. Further, it was a mandatory option for all 429 cu in (7.0 L) powered models. Other models were offered in the same body styles as 1972. Reverse lights were located in the middle of the taillights, and reflectors were located on the rear edge of the quarter panel. Most Torinos were conventional cars, and generally the most popular models were the 4-door sedans and 2-door hardtops. The sporty "Torino GT" was available as a 2-door SportsRoof and convertible. 2 (März/April 1976), S. 3 ff. Die Autos erhielten weltweite Bekanntheit durch die amerikanische Fe… Der Ford Torino der dritten Generation wurde in der Presse vielfach als unökonomisch kritisiert. For this reason, the Cobra had the lesser trim level of the Fairlane 500 to help keep costs low. It takes a ride in one [Torino] to truly appreciate it."[19]. Only 1,613 Torino GT Convertibles and 3,054 Torino Cobras were produced for 1971.[9]. Station wagon models for 1970 were offered initially in three different levels: the Fairlane 500 wagon, the Torino wagon, and the Torino Squire wagon. The Ram Air option included a "shaker hood" where the scoop was attached to the top of the air cleaner assembly, and protruded through a hole in the hood. La Ford Motor Company è una casa automobilistica statunitense, fondata da Henry Ford a Dearborn nel 1903.. È nota per aver utilizzato per la prima volta la catena di montaggio e il nastro trasportatore, in seguito adottati da numerose altre aziende e tuttora usati nelle industrie moderne.Tale fenomeno venne indicato come fordismo.. It replaced the chrome side moldings and was available in four colours to match the exterior paint. Of note, when the 428 CJ engine was installed, the suspensions used the stiffest springs and largest front sway bar compared to other Torinos with the heavy-duty suspension. einen US-amerikanischen Spielfilm, siehe Gran Torino den ehemaligen neuseeländischen Automobilhersteller Torino Motors einen Mittelklassewagen des US-amerikanischen Autoherstellers Ford, siehe Ford Torino einen Mittelklassewagen des argentinischen Autoherstellers Industrias Kaiser Argentina, siehe IKA-Renault Torino (später Renault Torino) Along with this change, the Cruise-O-Matic transmission became standard; no manual transmissions were available. Der Torino war als viertürige Limousine, als fünftüriger Kombi und als zweitüriges Coupé lieferbar. With Torinos gaining weight and inches, the 250 CID I-6 was no longer the base engine. The 1968 Fairlane and Torino used the same wheelbases as its 1967 predecessor: 116 in (2,946 mm) on 2- and 4-door models, and 113 in (2,870 mm) for station wagon models. The 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport SportsRoof was featured in the movie Gran Torino, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. "Torino Road Test Theme and Variations - Cobra 429 vs GT 429 vs Brougham 429 vs 351". [6] Motor Trend magazine wrote "Putting the car through quick and/or tight corners isn't a matter of practiced art - it's more like second nature for the GT" in their test of a 1968 Torino GT. The 1972 body style has received notable exposure since the beginning of the 21st century with the release of the 2008 film Gran Torino (featuring a 1972 Gran Torino Sport and Clint Eastwood) and the 2009 film Fast & Furious. [24] For comparison, in a Motor Trend test of a 1970 Torino 2-door equipped with a 351-4V, Cruise-O-Matic, and 3.00:1 gears, they recorded a 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 8.7 seconds, and a quarter mile time of 16.5 seconds at 86 mph (138 km/h). Starsky & Hutch is an American action television series, which consisted of a 70-minute pilot movie (originally aired as a Movie of the Week entry) and 92 episodes of 50 minutes each. The hood scoop could also be deleted from the GT for a credit. The first was the 429 Thunder Jet, the standard engine for the Cobra, rated at 360 hp (270 kW). The performance model, the "Torino Cobra" was available as a 2-door SportsRoof only. This color had been discontinued for all other Torino models for 1976 in favor of a different shade of red. The fastback roofline of the 1968-69 Ford Torinos provided a wind-cheating design that dominated NASCAR superspeedway racing. Sein Schwestermodell bei der Marke Mercury war der Mercury Montego. The 429-4V was available in three different versions. "Date with Three Strippers - SS454 vs. Torino Cobra vs. Road Runner 440". The 428 Cobra Jet had a 735 cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor. These engines generally produced less power than their predecessors in 1971, although this was exaggerated due to the switch to the new SAE net bhp ratings from the SAE gross figures used in 1971. This configuration was also used by station wagons. However, the pods did not contain a full set of gauges; rather an assortment of warning lights along with the speedometer and fuel gauge. This resulted in a cost-cutting measure of making a 289 cu in (4.7 L)-2V small block V8 the base V8 engine and the standard engine on the Torino GT. Torino wagons grew much larger in 1972. The car was named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian), considered "the Italian Detroit". The interior of the Gran Torino Sport had more distinction from other models. Das Auto stehe für „alle Fehler, die in Detroit in dieser Zeit begangen wurden“. Auto Repair Manual 1974–1979, Chilton's Repair Manual. This name was one of several originally proposed for the Mustang while in development. All cars came standard with four-wheel drum brakes, although front disc brakes and power assist were options. Squires had no lower body moldings. Der Ford Torino der Modelljahre 1972 bis 1976 beruhte – anders als seine Vorgänger – auf einem Kastenrahmen, auf den eine Karosserie aus Stahlblech aufgesetzt war. Ford begründete die Abkehr von der selbsttragenden Konstruktion mit der Absicht, die Fahrgeräusche und Erschütterungen auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren; das sei am besten mit einem separaten Fahrgestell zu erreichen. In fünf Jahren entstanden 1.678.514 Exemplare des Torino. Motor Trend said the Torino was "Not really a car line in the old sense, but a system of specialty cars, each for a different use ... from luxury to performance." A new option for Cobra models was the reflective laser stripe, formerly an option for just GT models. Die Motorleistungen variierten in den unterschiedlichen Modelljahren, da Ford die Triebwerke an die sich von Jahr zu Jahr ändernden Abgasvorschriften anpassen musste. Gran Torino on Clint Eastwoodin ohjaama jännitys- ja draamaelokuva vuodelta 2008.Hän näyttelee siinä itse pääosaa. Bucket seats and console were not longer standard equipment on the GT, but remained as options. No longer was there a valance panel located below the bumper as on the 1972–73 models. Diese Lackierung, der der Wagen seinen Spitznamen „Gestreifte Tomate“ verdankte, war zunächst ausschließlich für die Filmproduktion entwickelt worden. Wikipedia: Ist ein(e) Automodell: Hersteller: Ford; Angetrieben von: Benzinmotor; Breite: 2.014 mm; Länge: 5.425 mm; Höhe: 1.440 mm; Vorgänger: Ford Torino; Nachfolger: Ford LTD II; Normdatei Q1437002. The Gran Torino Sport was discontinued, and so the Torino consisted of 9 separate models; 2- and 4-door versions of the Torino, Gran Torino, and Gran Torino Brougham, along with three station wagon models. Das wirkte sich auf den Benzinverbrauch aus. Als sich Mitte der 1970er-Jahre die Auswirkungen der Ölkrise bemerkbar machten, brach der Absatz um mehr als die Hälfte ein. Fords Pick-Up-Modell Ranchero basierte in den Jahren 1972 bis 1976 auf dem Torino. Starting in 1974 this car was identical to the U.S. Gran Torino, and was available in coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles. Despite these changes, structural integrity remained the same as 1971 models. The biggest change for the Torino was the switch to body-on-frame construction from the unit-construction of the 1971 models. 1972 Ford Gran Torino For Auction . When producing the replicas, Ford painted the entire car white, then masked off the stripe and painted the rest of the car the shade of bright red (code 2B) used on the 1972–75 models (and subsequently the TV cars). Bezogen auf die amerikanischen Standards dieser Zeit wurde der Torino zwar in der Mittelklasse eingeordnet, gemessen an den heutigen Standards war er dafür aber verhältnismäßig groß. 1975 was the least popular and last year for this model; only 5,126 units were produced. Category:Ford Gran Torino Starsky & Hutch. To further worsen the corrosion problems, 1969–1973 Torinos were reported to have severe paint-peeling problems. Other available engines included a 390 cu in (6.4 L)-2V FE engine, 390 cu in (6.4 L)-4V FE engine and a 427 cu in (7.0 L)-4V FE engine. Many replica owners installed slotted mag wheels, and air shocks after purchase to give the car a more authentic look. Der Torino der Modelljahre 1970 und 1971 war ein großer Familienwagen, für den Sechs- und Achtzylindermotoren mit Hubräumen von 4,1 bis 7,2 Litern verfügbar waren. Torino Squire models came standard with simulated woodgrain side panels, and had the more refined trim and upholstery of the Torino sedans. Ford announced to its dealers in January 1974 that new Gran Torino Elite, Ford's entry in the mid-sized luxury car market, would be available for sale as of the week of February 18, 1974. Hideaway headlamps were no longer standard, but remained an option. Ford couldn't help but take notice to the public's interest in the "Starsky and Hutch" Torino, and decided to introduce a replica version of the TV car. Sport door panels, now vinyl rather than molded plastic, and seats were highlighted with coloured stripes, similar to the 1973 Luxury Décor Package interior. Einige Versionen des Torino hatten in den ersten zwei Modelljahren einen markant geformten Kühlergrill, eine sogenannte Knudsen-Nase,[2] die in der Wagenmitte eine Absenkung der vorderen Stoßstange erforderte. All had a flat black hood and a unique beltline pin stripe. Der Ford Torino der Modelljahre 1972 bis 1976 war ein in der oberen Mittelklasse positioniertes Fahrzeug des amerikanischen Automobilherstellers Ford, das als Limousine, Coupé und Kombi angeboten wurde. Station wagons came in three different models: "Fairlane", "Fairlane 500", and "Torino Squire." "Torino" remained the base series, but the mid-level Torino 500 was renamed "Gran Torino". [9] The Torino was well received by the automotive press and a 1968 Torino GT convertible was selected as the 1968 Indianapolis 500 pace car. Since Ford was the lease supplier for on-screen cars through their Studio-TV Car Loan Program, eventually it was decided by the producers that a bright red 1975 Gran Torino two-door would be the vehicle of choice for the pilot episode. Ford planned to offer covers for the headlight cutouts to NASCAR teams to improve aerodynamics even further. 029 - Ford Gran Torino - Flickr - Price … It was the only engine available with the 4-speed transmission but the more common Cruise-O-Matic was also available. All models came equipped with a three-speed manual transmission as a standard equipment. This model included Brougham ornamentation, additional trim, full wheel covers, additional sound proofing, and cloth upholstery. Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. It was a competitor in the intermediate market segment. Sie sind heute gesuchte Sammlerobjekte, für die in gutem Zustand fünfstellige Dollarbeträge gezahlt werden. The Torino chassis continued to live on under the Ford LTD II, Ford Thunderbird, Ford Ranchero and Mercury Cougar through the 1977 to 1979 model years. 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). Schon in der Basisversion betrug das Leergewicht mehr als zwei Tonnen; ein voll ausgestatteter Torino Squire Station Wagon mit großem Motor wog leer über 2400 kg. "The Invisible Cars - 350 Chevelle vs 351 Torino vs 318 Satellite". The high back bucket seats were still available on the two-door models. But in a more manageable scale. Although 2-door Torinos were advertised as hardtops, the rear windows were revised to be fixed unlike the 1972–73 models. This package included heavy-duty suspension, the extra-cooling package, trailer towing identification sticker and wiring harness. Februar 1976, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Torino_(1972–1976)&oldid=208275486, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“, das „Sport Fastback Hardtop Coupé“ mit Fließheck (1972 bis 1974). Some automotive literature list these models as "Torino Cobra", with the Cobra being a sub-series to the Torino. Torino had another successful year in 1974, and continued to be popular. An optional 6-way power bench seat, replaced the 4-way seat offered in 1971. The former time was obtained after the Cars staff did some "proper tuning. Clint Eastwood brought some light into the darkness with his film Gran Torino. Ford Torino 1968 - Muscle car classico.1968 foi o melhor ano do Ford Torino. The 429-4V was not a high-performance engine like the Cobra Jets of previous years; instead, it was a high torque, low revving engine. [19] Ford offered two suspension options, a heavy-duty and competition suspension. [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). Even Wikipedia calls the Ford Torino the forgotten model of the Ford Motor Company. To add to this extensive line-up, the Falcon name was added mid-year as a new entry-level intermediate. Fastbacks retained the 1968-style taillights and rear panel. After 1968, the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim than those models which wore the Torino name. The Torino Brougham was Torino's luxury oriented model. This package included heavy-duty suspension, heavy-duty battery and alternator, extra cooling package, and power front disc brakes. Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also starred in the film. [18] The front suspension used a short/long control arm design, with a computer selected coil spring mounted on the strut stabilized lower control arm, as in the fullsize Ford. [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. Bench seats for 1973 reverted to low backs with separate head rests to increase rear visibility. The 351M used the 400's tall deck block and shared its connecting rods and intake manifold, resulting in more parts shared between 351M and 400 compared to the 351C and 400. Category:Ford Gran Torino. [36] The Torino King Cobra with the Boss 429 has been listed on eBay as of 3 May 2014, with a "buy-it-now" price of $599,999.[37]. Januar 2021 um 12:32 Uhr bearbeitet. Bis 1971 hatte die Torino-Reihe eine selbsttragende Karosserie, vorn mit einem Hilfsrahmen. These cars are classified as muscle cars. All models, except Torino GTs and Cobras, came standard with a new larger 250 cu in (4.1 L) I-6 engine. Motor Trend magazine tested a 1970 Torino GT SportsRoof with a 429 CJ, C-6 Automatic, and 3.50:1 gears, and obtained a 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.0 seconds, while the quarter mile took 14.4 seconds at 100.2 mph (161.3 km/h).[16]. [4], Der Torino war ein schweres Auto. The station wagon line-up consisted of three models: "Torino," "Gran Torino," and "Gran Torino Squire." Der Motorraum und somit die Motorhaube mit Frontmaske war lang; im Vergleich dazu fiel der Kofferraum kurz aus. Die Produktion war auf 1.000 Exemplare beschränkt. Vgl. The Cruise-O-Matic was optional for all engines while the 4-speed transmission was available on all engines except the six and the 302-2V. This car was built with specific modifications to improve the aerodynamics of the car on the NASCAR track. High back bucket seats were available for all 2-door models, as was an optional console. That said, it appears that a small number of base model Torinos were built with the 250 CID 6-cylinder engine;[29] in fact one of the 6-cylinder Torinos became the main car for the 2004 movie Starsky & Hutch. [31] To make the Torino less mundane, a large white vector stripe was added. The Torino's front fenders were flared around the wheel opening and the rear quarter panel had strong character line extending to the rear bumper. Ford offered a trailering towing package for all Torinos that would allow Torino to have a Class II tow rating (3,500 lb (1,588 kg)). The Talladega came only in the SportsRoof body style and in three colours: Wimbledon White, Royal Maroon, and Presidential blue. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 31. Das Fahrzeug trug die Bezeichnung Montego. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, in compliance with Federal regulations. An available rear-facing third seat was available, increasing the wagon's capacity from 6 to 8 passengers. This package allowed the Torino to tow up to 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) and required the 400-2V or larger engine and G78-14 or larger tires. Base Torino sedans were only 1 in (25 mm) longer, and 2-doors were 3 in (76 mm) shorter than 1971 models. The fuel filler was repositioned above the bumper, hidden behind an access door in the center of the taillight panel. As a result, the power loss was not as dramatic as the numbers suggest, and the horsepower figures are not directly comparable. A revised emblem was located on the vertical grille divider for all Torinos except the Cobra. Radial tires, another fuel saving feature, power steering and power brakes were all new standard features for all Torinos. The fuel gauge and temperature warning lights were in the first pod, a 120 mph (190 km/h) speedometer was located in the second pod from the left, alternator and oil pressure warning lights were in the third pod from the left and the fourth pod was blank. The 428 CJ was available with or without the Ram Air Induction package, however, those with Ram Air still carried the same advertised power rating. The instrument package became a standard feature, but bucket seats remained an option. Gran Torino Broughams had a red reflector panel between the taillamps to give them a full width look. Motor Trend tested a 1971 Torino Brougham 4-door and stated "The [seat] cushioning and support was excellent. In areas where severe winters exposed these cars to road salt, Torinos were reported to have major rust problems within the first 5 years of ownership. The new rear bumpers were much larger, square shaped, and sat lower on the body. About one month within the beginning of the 1968 model year production, a six-week UAW strike against Ford occurred. Parking lights were placed at the outer edge of the front fenders and wrapped around the corner to also act as side marker lights to meet the new 1968 requirements. Including Fairlane production, 366,911 cars were produced, slightly down from the 1968 numbers. Included with 428 SCJ were cast pistons,[10] a nodular controlled cast-iron crankshaft casting 1UA or 1UA B with an external weight on the snout behind the balancer, 427 (LeMans) capscrew connecting rods, an engine oil cooler, and either a 9 in (230 mm) rear axle with 3.91:1 gears and a Traction-Lock limited slip or 4.30:1 gears with a Detroit Locker. Higher profile 78 series radial ply tires replaced the previously used 70 series bias-plys. Der Ford Torino war ein für den nordamerikanischen Markt von 1968 bis 1976 produzierter Mittelklassewagen des US-amerikanischen Autoherstellers Ford. 25 Photos . Wheelbase was up by 4 in (102 mm), width increased by 3 in (76 mm), and weight increased significantly.