1970 Torino

For 1970, the Torino became the primary model and the Fairlane was a sub-series of Torino.

The styling was completely redesigned to a more coke bottle styling, influenced by aircrafts like narrow waits and bulging forward and rear fuselages.

The car featured a more prominent long hood, short deck styling, and was wider and lower than previous models. Overall, the car appeared much more aerodynamic.

A 4-door hardtop was a new body style, with the “Torino Brougham” as top trim level, which was available was a 2- and 4-door hardtop, and 4-door station wagon. The sporty “Torino GT” returned and was available as a 2-door sportsroof and convertible. The “Torino Cobra” also returned as a 2-door sportsroof, only.

The engine lineup changed with only the 250ci I-6, 302ci 1×2bbl, and 352ci 1×2bbl being carried over. See the “Engines” section for more info.

Overall, 1970 was a successful year for Torino and was selected as Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” 230,411 total Torinos were produced.