Ford dropped the Elite name after 1976, but in effect the car carried on, restyled, under the better-known Thunderbird name.
Lead trim: 351 V8
Ford Elite1974–1976
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FactFord dropped the Elite name after 1976, but in effect the car carried on, restyled, under the better-known Thunderbird name.
The Ford Elite was a mid-size personal luxury coupé introduced on 18 February 1974 as the Gran Torino Elite, the top of the Torino series, and sold simply as the Elite for 1975 and 1976. Based on the Torino and related to the Mercury Cougar and Montego, it was built at Chicago, Lorain and Los Angeles. It had a 114-inch wheelbase, a three-speed automatic and V8 engines from the 351 to the 460. It was succeeded by the 1977 Thunderbird and the LTD II.
Collectors Spotted in the Ford Elite Lineage
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 V8 | 1974–1976 | 5.8 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | automatic | — |
| 400 V8 | 1974–1976 | 6.6 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | automatic | — |
| 460 V8 | 1974–1976 | 7.5 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | automatic | — |
Owning one
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