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1970 Ford Torino Cobra 2-Door Hardtop Sportsroof

The bare-bones Torino Cobra was Ford's budget intermediate muscle car for 1970, a standard 429 V8 under its SportsRoof fastback chasing the Road Runner on price and power.
0F40J123456
429 CJ V8 (370 HP)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Sportsroof
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Torino Cobra

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 40 Torino Cobra
Engine Code J 429 CJ V8 (370 HP)
Serial Number 123456 Production #123456

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine429 CJ V8 (370 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Horsepower370 HP
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

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)