1974 Gran Torino Hardtop
- 2 door
- H code 351W Engine (no a/c)
- 2bbl carb
- Carter mechanical fuel pump
- C6 Transmission
- Dark Green Metallic paint, with white hard top
- Medium Green vinyl/cloth interior
- Only one Previous Owner
- And only 63,000 original miles on her!
- 114" wheelbase
- 213.6" overall length and wide tread for sporty, "road-hugger" look
- 63.4" front tread/63.5" back tread
- 1" front sway bar
- 21/32"? rear sway bar
- 52.8" high
- 79.3" wide
- Body/Frame construction
- Power front disc brakes
- Power steering
- 26.5 gal fuel tank (that's about 150-170lbs of gas!!!)
- 9" Rear end(Non-Nodular, non WAR)
- Most likely 28 spline axels, but possibly 31
- 2.75 rear gear ratio (Rear end tag WEB-AD5 4GA 2 75 9 844B)
- D2AW-A Pinion support
- 3 1/2" drive shaft
- 225/75R14 on steelies with hubcaps
- 16.5 cubic feet of Usable luggage capacity
- 3375 sq inches of window surface
- Assembled in Chicago
- Original Price - $3485
Performance specs
- Overall Steering Ratio -Power 21.8:1
- Turning Diameter (Curb-to-Curb) - 41.0 ft
- Steering Wheel Turns (Lock-to-Lock)- Power - 3.99
- Front Shock dimensions compressed - 9.2" extended - 13.9" stroke - 4.75"
- Rear Shock dimensions compressed - 12.0" extended - 20.0" stroke - 8.00"
- Stopping Distance 60-0 - 182feet (stat of my actual car)
Power specifications
- Advertised Horsepower (SAE) - 162 @ 4000 rpm
- Advertised Torque(SAE) - 275 @ 2200 rpm
- Compression Ratio - 8.0:1
- Vehicle Weight - 3647("Shipping Weight" of "2-dr HT Cpe-6P" with vin code 65D)
- Vehicle Weight measured - 1660kg or 3660lbs with 3/4 fuel, so guessing 3550 when dry
- Calculated 1/4 mile time - 16.5 @ 80mph