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1972 Ford Torino Hardtop

The Torino two-door hardtop brought pillarless styling to Ford's redesigned 1972 mid-size line; 33,530 were built on the 118" wheelbase from $2,673.
2R27U111326
170 CID I6 (U)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Torino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code R San Jose, CA (R)
Model Code 27 Torino
Engine Code U 170 CID I6 (U)
Serial Number 111326 Production #111326

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTorino
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine170 CID I6 (U)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine170 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID

Dimensions

Production33530
Doors2
Weight3390
Length203.7
Wheelbase118
Width79.3
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Height51.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.99
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.17

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsBright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White

Pricing

MSRP$2673.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.