1971 Ford Torino Cobra SportsRoof Hardtop
The Cobra brought budget muscle to the 1971 Torino, wrapped in the fastback SportsRoof body; 3,054 left the line on a 117" wheelbase.
1H38J129876
429 CID V8 (J)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Torino Cobra
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 38 | Torino Cobra |
| Engine Code | J | 429 CID V8 (J) |
| Serial Number | 129876 | Production #129876 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino Cobra
Year1971
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (J)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production3054
Weight3522
Doors2
Length206.2
Width76.8
Wheelbase117
Height51.1
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
2nd Gear Ratio1.93
Gears4
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1.36
4th Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.78
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypePremium
Cooling19.6 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
ExhaustDual
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning / Conventional manual transmission / 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$3295.00
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.