The American Classic - Torino

Ford Torino was produced between the years 1968 and 1976. The Ford Motor Company produced this intermediate mid-size car that featured a rear-wheel drive layout and front engine. The Torino was available in different styles and trim levels. There were also high-performance versions of Ford Torino.

The new line of Ford Torino was named Fairlane, which had been used since 1955 and with this new line; the Ford Company launched the Torino as the improved version of the Fairlane.

The Ford Torino Series was available in 2 or 4 doors as a convertible, sedan or station wagon, or also called the Torino Squire. A lot of mechanical elements from the Fairlane 1967 model were carried over and the Ford Torino was available with numerous options for V8 engines.

The sporty Torino GT was considered as the most famous 1968 Torino model. It was available as a convertible, hardtop or SportsRoof, which came with a 4.9 liter V8 engine. Torino GT included numerous standard features such as the GT special trim badging as well as the sports bucket seats. There was also a wide range of options such as the GT suspension package and the Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission that were exclusive from the Ford Company.

The Ford Torino maintained its design and specifications for the 1969 model year. However, it faced redesigning and took a new look in the year 1970. The car's new features included a new and rounded aerodynamic form. The company also made its dimensions more refined - it became wider and lower compared to its predecessor. Ford launched twelve different new Torino models in the same year, which included new versions of fastback, station wagon, sedan and the convertible. They also offered a new edition of the Torino GT, together with the Torino Cobra, the sporty model.

The Ford Company revamped the Torino once more after two years and that was when the Gran Torino emerged. This time, they maintained the station wagon while the convertible option was left out.

Gran Torino had a new performance edition known as the Gran Torino Sport, which could be ordered as a fastback or hardtop. It came standard with sport appearance features including the hood scoop and the body-colored mirrors.

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