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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| 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.