The Fastest Ford Torino
The fastest Ford Torino was the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra. It was equipped with a 429 Cobra Jet engine that could propel the car down the quarter-mile track in under 14 seconds, reaching speeds over 100 mph. This made it one of the fastest cars available during that time, and it was competitive against the likes of the Corvette and other top competitors of that era.
So, the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet engine was the fastest Ford Torino model available.
Contents
- How much horsepower does a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 have?
- What was the fastest Gran Torino?
- What was the best year for the Torino?
- How much horsepower does a 72 Gran Torino have?
- How much HP does a 429 make?
- How much horsepower does a 1969 Ford Torino 428 Cobra Jet have?
- How fast is the 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra?
- How much horsepower does a 1972 Ford Torino have?
- What was the 0 60 on a 1970 Ford Torino GT?
- How much horsepower does a 1976 Ford Gran Torino have?
How much horsepower does a 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429 have?
370 hp
Technical Specifications:
Model: Torino Cobra 429 Super Cobra Jet. Mileage: 52,323. Engine: 429 ci/370 hp SCJ.
What was the fastest Gran Torino?
Undoubtedly, the fastest of the Torino was the 1970 Ford Torino Cobra. The standard engine that came in this beast was a 429 Cobra Jet that could propel the car down the ¼ mile track in under 14 seconds, reaching speeds over 100 mph.
What was the best year for the Torino?
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. Overall, 1970 was a successful year for Torino. It was a well received car by the automotive press and was selected as the Motor Trend Car of the Year for 1970.
How much horsepower does a 72 Gran Torino have?
engine that was officially rated for 168 hp and still-stout 297-lb. ft. of torque. This car was also equipped with optional air conditioning.
How much HP does a 429 make?
Although it used a less-generous carb setup, Ford still rated the Boss 429 at 375hp and 450 lb-ft of torque—again, figures that are considered conservative (by nearly 100 ponies).
How much horsepower does a 1969 Ford Torino 428 Cobra Jet have?
335 hp
1969 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | VIN code |
|---|---|---|
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 250 hp (190 kW) @ 4600 rpm | H |
| 351-4V Windsor V8 | 290 hp (220 kW) @ 4800 rpm | M |
| 390-4V FE V8 | 320 hp (240 kW) @ 4600 rpm | S |
| 428-4V* FE V8 | 335 hp (250 kW) @ 5600 rpm | Q** |
How fast is the 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra?
200 mph
When it finally came time to test the prototypes at the track in Daytona, the King Cobra easily achieved 200 mph . . . but there was a problem. The front end of the car was reported to make too much downforce, and the lack of spoiler resulted in rear-end lift in high-speed turns.
How much horsepower does a 1972 Ford Torino have?
engine that was officially rated for 168 hp and still-stout 297-lb. ft. of torque. This car was also equipped with optional air conditioning.
What was the 0 60 on a 1970 Ford Torino GT?
Performance
| 0 – 30 mph | 2.6 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 6.0 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 100.2 mph |
| 30 mph – 0 | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 60 mph – 0 | 39 m (128 ft) |
How much horsepower does a 1976 Ford Gran Torino have?
Specifications for Ford Gran Torino 2-door Hardtop 7.5 V8 SelectShift, 205hp, 1976 3-speed.
