Ford Torino History
History
Launched for 1968 as the top Fairlane series and soon a standalone model, the Torino was Ford's intermediate through the muscle era.
The aerodynamic 1969 Talladega was built to homologate Ford's NASCAR racers, and the 'Cobra' brought big-block performance. The Gran Torino became a 1970s pop-culture icon before the name ended in 1976.
Body styles
- Coupe
- SportsRoof fastback
- Sedan
- Convertible
- Wagon
Notable special editions & performance variants
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Talladega
Aero NASCAR homologation special with an extended, flush nose; built in limited numbers.
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Torino Cobra
Big-block performance Torino, available with the 428 and later 429 Cobra Jet.
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