Ford Torino Cobra 1970

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Honestly, I really want this, I really do. This is my favorite Torino, the 1969 Talladaga comes in a close second, but I really prefer this one.

Quote from wikiland about the Torino:
The Torino Cobra remained the no-nonsense pure performance model, and had a lower level of trim than the Torino GT. The Cobra was only available as a SportsRoof model, and came standard with a 4-speed close ratio transmission, Hurst shifter, competition suspension, flat black hood and grille, 7-inch-wide wheels, F70-14 tires with raised white letters, twist style exposed hood latches, and "Cobra" emblems. New options included 15-inch (380 mm) Magnum 500 wheels with F60-15 tires and flat black "Sport Slats" for the rear window. Both of these options were also available on the Torino GT. Performance was excellent with the new 429 engine even though the Torino was heavier for 1970. Motor trend tested a 1970 Torino Cobra equipped with the Ram Air 370 horsepower (280 kW) 429 CJ, C-6 automatic and 3.50:1 rear axle, and it went 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.0 seconds while taking 14.5 seconds at 100 mph (160 km/h) to go through the quarter mile. Motor Trend wrote "The weight obviously helped traction, as it was fairly easy to accelerate away from a standing start with only a modicum of wheelspin." Motor Trend also tested a 1970 Cobra with a 429 SCJ, 4-speed and 3.91:1 gears, and resulted in a 5.8 second 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) time, with a 13.99 second quarter mile at 101.0 mph (162.5 km/h). Super Stock and Drag Illustratedbested that time, in their test of a Torino Cobra equipped with the 375 hp 429 SCJ, C-6 automatic, and 3.91:1 rear gears. They were able to run the quarter mile in 13.63 seconds at 105.95 mph (170.51 km/h), however, this was after the carburetor had been modified (improved power valve, larger primary and secondary jets). Super Stock and Drag Illustrated then fitted a pair of slicks to the same Torino and ran a super quick 13.39 seconds at 106.96 mph (172.14 km/h).
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Specs:
Engine - 7.0L (429 CJ cu in) V8
Drivetrain - Front Engine, RWD
Transmission - 4-Speed MT (Close Ratio)
Power - 370 hp (280 Kw, factory rating) @ 5,400 rpm, 494 hp (actual rating) @ 6000 rpm
Torque - 450 ft-lbs (factory rating) @ 3,400 rpm, 503 ft-lbs (actual rating) @ 4,600 rpm

Link(s):
http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/classic-muscle-cars/1970-ford-torino-cobra.htm
http://blog.timesunion.com/classiccars/rear-view-mirror-1970-ford-torino-cobra/278/
http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/1308_1970_ford_torino/
 
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99% Sure this has been nominated otherwise I would have.

Oh well. Those 429's sure put out a hella lot more than 370 horsepower....
 
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99% Sure this has been nominated otherwise I would have.

Oh well. Those 429's sure put out a hella lot more than 370 horsepower....
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I know, I'm just giving the factory specs for now. I don't really know what they actually produce.

As for your comment about this being suggested already, it hasn't. I've checked by simply searching "Ford Torino" and didn't find any sign of the Cobra. The Gran Torino has been suggested & the Talledaga, but not the Cobra.
 
No prob. There's several other videos like that. I wouldn't think it's BS either since several magazines have done that before had had higher than rated outcomes.

And god I hate that exhaust tone in the first video. They need to be uncorked.




 
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