1970 Ford Torino GT

In 1970, the Ford Torino now became the primary model and the Fairlane became a sub-series of Torino. Torino’s moved away from the boxy lines of the full size Ford models to a completely new body for the 1970 Torino / Fairlane line with Coke Bottle styling.

The new car sported a long hood / short deck styling, and was longer, lower and wider than the 1969 models. The roofline was lowered. The windshield rake was increased, and the SportsRoof models had an even flatter fastback roofline. The overall styling appeared much more aerodynamic than years previous, and featured a pointed front end.

The new body for 1970 added inches and pounds to the Torino. All cars grew by about 5-inch in length, and now rode on a 117-inch wheelbase. The wheel track was widened, to help the Torino improve its road holding abilities. The competition suspension and heavy-duty suspension packages remained as options, featuring extra-heavy-duty front and rear springs ,Gabriel shocks and a large front sway bar .

Optional engines included the 302-2V, 351W-2V, the new 351 Cleveland available with a 2- or 4-barrel carburetor, and the new 429-4V 385 series V8 ,which came standard on the Cobra models. The 429-4V was available in three different versions. The first was the 429 Thunder Jet, the standard engine for the Cobra, rated at 360 hp ,next was the 429 CJ (Cobra Jet), rated at 370 hp, which included a 2-bolt main block, hydraulic lifters, a 700 CFM Holly or 715 CFM Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, and was available with or without Ram Air. The top 429 option was the 429 SCJ (Super Cobra Jet), rated a 375 hp , and was part of the "Drag Pack" option. Selecting the "Drag Pack" option turned a 429 CJ into a 429 SCJ. The drag pack required either the 3.91:1 or the 4.30:1 axle ratio, and included a 4-bolt main engine block, forged pistons, 780 CFM Holley carburetor, engine oil cooler, and a solid lifter cam. The "Detroit Locker" rear differential was included when the 4.30:1 axle was ordered while the "Traction-Lock" limited-slip differential was included with the 3.91:1 axle. The 429 SCJ was available with or without Ram Air induction both versions sharing the same power ratings. Ram Air Induction was also optional on the 351C-4V. The Ram Air option was revised to include a new "shaker hood" where the scoop was attached to the top of the air cleaner assembly, and protruded through a hole in the hood. The 'shaker' nickname came from the fact that it vibrated, or 'shook', when the engine was running. A 3-speed transmission was standard on all models except the Cobra. The Cruise-O-Matic and 4-speed transmissions remained options.

Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The dashboard featured a linear style speedometer, and a new "ribbon" style tachometer was an option for V8 models. High back bucket seats were available for all 2-door models, as was an optional console. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, in compliance with Federal regulations. The steering wheel and column-mounted shifter now locked when the key was removed.

A 1970 Torino GT SportsRoof with a 429 CJ, C-6 Automatic, and 3.50:1 gears, did 0 - 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, and a ¼ mile time of 14.4 seconds at 100.2 mph.  Ford produced 230,411 Torinos for 1970.