1976 Ford Gran Torino 4-Door Pillared Hardtop Sedan
The Gran Torino was Ford's mid-size Gran Torino for 1976. The 4-Door Pillared Hardtop Sedan was offered in Ford's Malaise-era lineup.
6K31L518650
250 CID I6 (L)
Engine
4-Door Pillared Hardtop Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS (K)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1976 Ford Gran Torino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1976 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS (K) |
| Model Code | 31 | Gran Torino |
| Engine Code | L | 250 CID I6 (L) |
| Serial Number | 518650 | Production #518650 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1976
Body Style4-Door Pillared Hardtop Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 CID I6 (L)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS (K)
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine250 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Dimensions
Production13498
Weight2878
Doors2
Width74
Wheelbase116
Height55
Rear Tread58
Length197
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearMagic Circle recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.69
Reverse Ratio3.74
1st Gear Ratio2.76
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.95 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity3.5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling9.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment289 cu. in. V8 engine / 390 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Antique Bronze / Arcadian Blue / Candyapple Red / Emberglo / Ivy Green / Nightmist Blue / Raven Black / Sahara Beige / Sauterne Gold / Silver Blue / Silver Frost / Springtime Yellow / Tahoe Turquoise / Two Tone Colors Available / Vintage burgandy / Wimbledon White
Pricing
MSRP$2240.00
Other
B&s 3.68 & 3.13
Specifications are for this model. The 1976 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.