1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback / Photos, Specs, Styling, Engines

Our featured car is a sleek 1968 Ford Torino GT Fastback. The Torino was produced from 1968 to 1976. The car was entered as a mid-sized Ford model and with the Ford engines offered was made to be a muscle car. All 1968 models were two door vehicles.

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Torino Developed From the Fairlane

When Ford Motor Company introduced the Ford Torino in 1968 for the North American market, it was intended as an upscale variant of the intermediate-sized Fairlane. The Ford Torino was developed from the Fairlane model in many ways. The Fairlane name was used for the lower trim level models while the upscale models were called Torino. The Torino was meant to be a luxury muscle car.

The Ford Torino over it’s total production run offered a full line of models including styles that included a sedan, hardtop sedan, fastback coupe, convertible, hardtop coupe, and a station wagon. Trim levels offered on the Torino line included the Brougham, Torino GT, and Cobra. The Torino GT has a nicely styled fastback body.

Big Performance for a Mid Size Car

Ford’s idea for the Torino Gt was to build a muscle car that could compete against muscle cars like the Dodge Charger and Chevy Chevelle. In doing so they found themselves quite successful when it came to racing and performance.

In 1968, the Torino was created as the base car for the Ford Racing Groups NASCAR team.The late 1960’s was a time when powerful cars were promoted by most automakers. In regards to the 1968 Ford Torino GT, the goal was to create top performance in a mid size car. With that being said, the Torino fgtside.jpeg"> mid-sipscale varged a m.Tdrired ceackgroDavtroPea"namody.

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