1970 Fairlane

In 1970 the Fairlane was once again restyled. All dimensions except for the height increased in size. Length increased by six inches and width increased by two inches. 1970 saw the introduction of the 351 Cleveland engines in the Torino as well as the new 429 Thunder Jet Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet engine options. The 429 Cobra Jet was rated at 360 horsepower with an additional 5 horsepower added when ordered with the "ram air" shaker hood with functional air scoop. Also available on the Torino GT and Cobra was the Hurst four speed manual transmission rear window louvers or sports slats ribbon style tachometer rim blow three spoke steering wheel high back bucket seats and fifteen inch magnum 500 chrome wheels. A very notable and popular option on the Torino was the flip style hideaway headlight option. These vacuum operated headlights would open when driving and hideaway in closed position when the car was turned off. The new Torino GT featured a new design reflective body side decal called "laser stripes". These attractive new stripes faded in multiple colors while being light reflecting.