1975 Ford Gran Torino Station Wagon 2-seat
The Gran Torino two-seat wagon brought upscale mid-size hauling on the 118-inch platform, with 23,951 built and a $4,673 starting price.
5W42Y512851
140 CID I4 (Y)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Wayne, MI (W)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Ford Gran Torino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | W | Wayne, MI (W) |
| Model Code | 42 | Gran Torino |
| Engine Code | Y | 140 CID I4 (Y) |
| Serial Number | 512851 | Production #512851 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1975
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 CID I4 (Y)
Assembly PlantWayne, MI (W)
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine140 CID I4
Cylinders4
Displacement140 CID
Dimensions
Production23951 / 77836
Doors4
Weight2863 / 4456
Rear Tread56 / 62.9
Height54.9 / 55.8
Length198.4 / 222.6
Front Tread57 / 62.8
Wheelbase116 / 118
Width73.8 / 79.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2 / 25
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.80 / 3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.76
Reverse Ratio3.74
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.69
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring / Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14 / HR78 x 14B
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16 / 26.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling19.2 Quarts / 8.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump / Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorCellular tubular / Tubular and fin
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment289 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Arcadian Blue / Black / Bright Blue Metallic / Bright Dark Blue Metallic / Bright Red / Bright Yellow / Brittany Blue / Caribbean Turquoise / Caspian Blue / Champagne Beige / Chantilly Beige / Charcoal Gray / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Copper Metallic / Dark Ginger Metallic / Dark Jade Metallic / Dark Red / Dark Yellow Green Metallic / Diamond Blue / Dynasty Green / Frost Turquoise / Holly Green / Honey Gold / Ivy Green / Light Green / Light Green Gold Metallic / Marlin Blue / Medium Chestnut Metallic / Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic / Medium Slate Gray / Midnight Turquoise / Navajo Beige / Orange / Pastel Blue / Pastel Yellow / Patrician Green / Phoenician Yellow / Poppy Red / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red / Red Glow Metallic / Rose Beige / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silver Blue / Silver Blue Metallic / Silver Metallic / Silver Mink / Silversmoke Gray / Tan Metallic / Tropical Turquoise / Twilight Turquoise / Vintage Burgandy / White / Wimbledon White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2353.00 / $4673.00
Other
B&s 3.68 & 3.13
Fbsize10.72
Specifications are for this model. The 1975 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.