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The 1970–71 Torino Cobras, the 1969 Torino Talladega, the 1970 King Cobra, the 1968–1971 Torino GT convertibles, and the 1969 Cobras are the most collectible Torino muscle cars. 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 ...
This was a big, 129-inch wheelbase car. When the economy in California took a downturn and the market for this kind of car collapsed, the partnership could not come up with the financing required. Its code name was Lexington. In 1981, Reisner developed a Roadster RS model based on the 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible "D" and made full tooling for ...
The model line was offered with the entire range of powertrains available to Ford intermediates, ranging from a 155 hp 250 cubic-inch inline-6 to the 370 hp 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8. [29] For 1971, Ford adopted the Torino nameplate across its entire intermediate model line, leading to the retirement of both the Falcon and Fairlane nameplates in ...
Later in the season, the Boss 429 engine was used by many of the teams, after it had finally been declared "officially homologated" by NASCAR president Bill France. The Boss 429 engine was homologated in the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. In a very unusual move, Ford homologated the engine separately from the car in which it was to race.
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The Cyclone was nearly identical to the Torino with the only major distinctions being the front grille and rear tail lights. [1] Another aero car is the Dodge Charger Daytona , which was a redesign of the Charger 500 and had a more radical aerodynamic nose as well as a high-mounted wing at the rear, hitting 243 mph (391 km/h) on Chrysler's five ...
Hyundai CCS Concept, based on Tiburon/Tuscani/Coupe model, but never reached production. (2003) Infiniti G/Q60 Convertible (2009-2015) Lexus SC 430/Toyota Soarer (2001–2010) Lexus IS 250/350 C (2009–2015) Mazda MX-5 PRHT (2006–2014) McLaren MP4-12C Spider (2011-2014) McLaren 650S Spider (2014-2017) McLaren 675LT Spider (2014-2017)
The Elite name was dropped after 1976 as the Ford mid-size range was restructured for the 1977 model year. The Thunderbird was dramatically reduced in size and price for 1977 by moving its nameplate to the Torino-based LTD II platform which was the restyled replacement for the Torino. In effect, the Elite continued restyled and marketed under ...