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Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine (Post 292284)

Alex and 69 Cobra,,,,

Excellent analysis,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Speed Age got the car to run a best of 13.18 @ 109.5 MPH

Average times were in the 13.20's @ 108 MPH.

The Rev-Limiter was put in for a 'reason', obviously...as the test
was controlled and observed by a 'neurotic and extremely nervous'
Ford Dealer representative.

The Speed Age Magazine car-testers came to the conclussion;
* removal of the Rev-Limiter,
* install 7" 'M & H' slicks on 15" x 6" rims
* thinner front tires 7.35 x 15"
* tweak the Holley 780 CFM carburetor

Estimated Performance; 12.80's @ 112 MPH.

LOL Glad I got that one right. If not I would have had to change my screen name :D

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

My late friend Gene Collins raced a "Box Top" 69 non ram air (flat hood) 428 CJ Fairlane when new after he sold his 271 HP 66 Mustang. He ran in the 10.5 lb class which was H/SA at that time (F/SA today) against the 62 Dodge 383/343 HP wagons. With the 4.30 gears that came in it and everything else as Ford built it he ran 13.30's on OEM street tires. With headers and 7 inch tires he was in the high12.90 and 13.0 range. After we did the heads it ran 12.60's. We then put a 3000 stall 10 inch converter in along with a shift kit in the C-6 and a regrind stocker cam then ran under the record with 12.40's using the OEM stock short block The record at that time was 12.65 set by the "Behemouth" 62 Dodge wagon of Pratt and Burkett. He won enough to pay his bills when he was laid of at work racing at Capitol and Aquasco raceway back then. It was a great car.

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Forgot to add,,,,,,,,,,,the price of the car as tested.

1969 Ford Torino Cobra 'Hardtop Coupe,,,,,,3208
* Cobra-Jet Package,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,28 7
* Bucket Seats,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,54
* GT Handling Package,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,30
* Tachometer,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,48
* Close-Ratio 4-Speed Transmission,,,,,,,,,,,,,,195
* Drag-Pack,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,155
Total,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$3977

* Traction Drag-Pack II,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,304
* Drive-Train Drag-Pack III,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,295
* Free-Flow Exhaust Drag-Pack IV,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,208
* Hi-Rev Engine Drag-Pack V,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,685

Total Cost,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,$5469

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Richard Petty in the 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Fastback 'SportsRoof'.

Richard Petty's first race in the 1969 Ford Torino Cobra
February 1, 1969
Motor Trend 500
Riverside International Raceway (California)
He Won!

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/MAY-1969-SPEE...vZi3jQ~~_3.JPG

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

INC.

The 1969 Ford Torino Cobra (proper name).

Available with the;
428 Cobra-Jet, 428/335 HP (Q-Code, non Ram-Air)
428 Cobra-Jet, 428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air)
or
428 Super Cobra-Jet, 428/335 HP (Q-Code, non Ram-Air)
428 Super Cobra-Jet, 428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air)

The standard 428/335 HP Cobra-Jet came through with 3.50 Gears,
and an Open-end differential.

Optional Gear-ratios from the factory; 3.25, 3.90 and 4.30.
4.11 Gears were available, but 'dealer installed only'.

The Super Cobra-Jet engine was available with the Drag-Pack,
which included;
* the special externally balanced 428 engine
* engine oil-cooler
* 3.90 or 4.30 Gears with/Traction-Lock differential

Transmissions;
Wide-ratio 4-speed (2.78 / 1.93 / 1.36 / 1.00)
Close-ratio 4-Speed (2.32 / 1.69 / 1.29 / 1.00)
Clutch-plate (11 1/2")

C-6 Automatic (2.46 / 1.46 / 1.00)
Torque-Converter (1800 RPM Stall-speed)

Tires;
F-70 x 14"

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Magazine Performance Tests;

Road Test
428/335 HP (Q-Code, non Ram-Air), 4-Speed Wide-ratio, 3.50 Gears
Results; 15.07 @ 94 MPH

Motor Trend
428/335 HP (Q-Code, non Ram-Air), 4-Speed Wide-ratio, 3.50 Gears
Results; 14.90 @ 95 MPH

Car Craft
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Wide-ratio, 3.50 Gears
Results; 14.81 @ 96 MPH

Popular Mechanics
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 3.50 Gears
Results; 14.75 @ 96 MPH

Popular Hot Rodding
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 3.91 Gears
Results; 14.52 @ 97 MPH

Motor Trend
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Close-ratio, 3.91 Gears
(with Hurst Shifter)
Results; 14.50 @ 99.5 MPH

Car and Track
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Wide-ratio, 3.91 Gears
Results; 14.40 @ 101 MPH

Car and Driver
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 3.91 Gears
Drag-Pack I
Results; 14.27 @ 99 MPH

Cars Magazine
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 3.91 Gears
Drag-Pack I
Results; 14.20 @ 101 MPH

Hot Rod
428/335 HP (Q-Code, non Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 4.11 Gears
Dealer-installed 4.11 Gears
Results; 14.09 @ 101 MPH

Super Stock & Drag Illustrated
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Close-ratio, 3.91 gears
Results; 14.04 @ 100.6 MPH

Car Life
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Wide-ratio, 4.11 Gears
Dealer-installed 4.11 gears
Results; 13.93 @ 101.5 MPH

Motor Trend
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 4.30 Gears
Drag-Pack I (Press Test car)
Results; 13.88 @ 101 MPH

Detroit Auto News
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air) C-6 Automatic, 4.30 Gears
Drag-Pack I (Press Test Car)
Results; 13.81 @ 102.3 MPH

Super Stock and Funny Car
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air), 4-Speed Close-ratio, 4.30 Gears
Drag-Pack I
Results; 13.79 @ 103.5 MPH

Rodder and Super Stock
428/335 HP (R-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, Ram-Air), C-6 Automatic, 4.30 Gears
Drag-Pack I (Press Test Car w/Slicks)
7" GoodYear Slicks on 14" x 6" rims
Results; 13.59 @ 105.1 MPH

Popular Hot Rodding
428/335 HP (R-Code, Ram-Air), 4-Speed close-ratio, 4.30 Gears
Equipped with; Headers, Aluminum Intake manifold, Dual-point distributor and 7" M & H Slicks
mounted on 15" x 6" rims
Results; 13.27 @ 108.3 MPH

Speed Age
428/335 HP (Q-Code, Super Cobra-Jet, non Ram-Air), 4-Speed Close-ratio, 4.30 Gears
Drag-Pack (I thru V) (Detroit Dealership-prepped car)
G60 x 15" Tires on 15" x 7" rims
Results; 13.18 @ 109.5 MPH

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine (Post 293434)

INC.

The 1969 Ford Torino Cobra (proper name).

I believe the title says Ford for make and Cobra for model if I recall. No Fairlane or Torino on it at all.

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

1969 Ford Torino Cobra Performance Test;

August 1968
Car and Track

August 1968
Speed and Supercar

February 1969
Super Stock & Drag Illustrated

March 1969
Car Craft

May 1969
Speed Age

February 1970
Super Stock & Funny Car

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Kris is correct. In 1969 the Cobra was its own model, it was neither a Torino or Fairlane
It was also the base car used for the Talladega. To tell the difference just read the 3rd & 4th letter of the vin
EX: 9A42Rxxxxxx

Fairlane Fastback 35
Torino GT fastback 42
Cobra Fastback 46

Formal roof
Fairlane 30
Fairlane 500 33
Torino GT 44
Cobra 45
These cars are starting to get more valuable everyday
Regards,
Marty Burke
1969 Talladega {Maroon}
1969 Talladega {white}
1969 Torino GT {R code 4 speed}
1969 Torino GT {Q code auto}
1969 Cobra R code
1969 Cyclone R code
1969 Cyclone Spoiler II {Gurney}
1969 Cyclone Spoiler {Cale}
All still in the garage

Re: 69 Ford Torino Cobra

Wow nice collection Mr. Burke. I would also like to add the 69 Cobra hardtop or formal roof was a 45 code for the 3rd and 4th numbers.