1971 Ford Torino GT SportsRoof Hardtop
The GT was the sporty Torino, and its sloping SportsRoof body was the look to have in 1971 — 31,641 rolled out on the 117" wheelbase.
1H35H218549
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Torino GT
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 35 | Torino GT |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 218549 | Production #218549 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino GT
Year1971
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Dimensions
Production31641
Weight3305
Doors2
Rear Tread60
Length206.2
Wheelbase117
Width76.8
Front Tread60.5
Height51.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.79
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
Cooling15.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Yellow / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$3150.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.