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1970 Ford Torino 2-Door Hardtop Coupe

The Torino two-door hardtop wore the swoopy new 1970 intermediate styling, a sporty-looking coupe offered from frugal six up to big-block V8 power.
Confidence 95%
0A30H283849
351 CID V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Ford Torino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 30 Torino
Engine Code H 351 CID V8
Serial Number 283849 Production #283849

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTorino
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Torino GT)

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1971
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear36.8
Height53.3
Legroom front42.3
Legroom rear32.9
Length206.7
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)